Rear Bumper Removal- Jack Required? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Lexen · 10-21-2012, 10:30 AM

Hello all,

This site has been extremely helpful with planning and executing mods. I'm planning to switch out my rear diffuser today with the Havoc rear diffuser. I'm just wondering, is it required to jack up the rear to remove the rear bumper? I've seen the instructional video and it was mentioned the car was jacked to provide more space in the wheel well to reach the torx screws and bolts. In my case, I think I can get to them without needing to jack the car. I just want to make sure that it isn't necessary to jack up the car to relieve pressure on the rear bumper or anything along those lines. Anyone happen to know?

As always, any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Dan

Guinzu · 10-21-2012, 11:54 AM

not necessary. If you have the right tools, it's easy to remove the torx screws.

Tipper69 · 10-21-2012, 12:18 PM

Nope dont need it. Need T20 torque screws and 10mm bolt removers. Pretty easy

Lexen · 10-21-2012, 01:43 PM

Thank you both, that'll make that part of the install much easier.

TRABlackCamaroSS · 10-22-2012, 12:24 AM

Go to the DIY section; there is a thread on removing the diffuser;just ran it off today...

10-21-2012, 10:30 AM	#1
Lexen Drives: 2012 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 21	Rear Bumper Removal- Jack Required? Hello all, This site has been extremely helpful with planning and executing mods. I'm planning to switch out my rear diffuser today with the Havoc rear diffuser. I'm just wondering, is it required to jack up the rear to remove the rear bumper? I've seen the instructional video and it was mentioned the car was jacked to provide more space in the wheel well to reach the torx screws and bolts. In my case, I think I can get to them without needing to jack the car. I just want to make sure that it isn't necessary to jack up the car to relieve pressure on the rear bumper or anything along those lines. Anyone happen to know? As always, any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dan

10-21-2012, 12:18 PM	#3
Tipper69 ICE Member Drives: 2011 Camaro RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tama,IA Posts: 265 View My Garage	Nope dont need it. Need T20 torque screws and 10mm bolt removers. Pretty easy __________________ Keep your eyes open.

10-21-2012, 11:54 AM	#2
Guinzu Drives: 12 Camaro <-- Sold Join Date: May 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 26	not necessary. If you have the right tools, it's easy to remove the torx screws.

10-21-2012, 01:43 PM	#4
Lexen Drives: 2012 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 21	Thank you both, that'll make that part of the install much easier.

10-22-2012, 12:24 AM	#5
TRABlackCamaroSS Drives: '10 Blk Camaro SS/'08 Blk Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: OKLA Posts: 466 View My Garage	Go to the DIY section; there is a thread on removing the diffuser;just ran it off today...