Removing a 14/15 1LE Lip - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Philipz3 · 04-10-2019, 10:55 AM

I am here today seeking some help if that's alright LOL. So, I just drove to Orlando to purchase a new Z28 lip which is great, but now I need to remove my old one off my 2015 1LE. I didn't realize how hard of a project that was going to be until I started it yesterday. It seems to be that the old lip is held up by
numerous metal pop rivets. I've done a fair amount of research but still haven't solved my issue. It seems the best option is to drill the head of the rivet with a slightly larger bit size and then knock them out. This however is gonna destroy the old rivets and ill need new ones. This also requires me to not damage the holes in the bottom of the bumper.

That has been my experience so far and my old lip is still currently on. Will take any tips,tricks, or advice. Thanks! (I have not started to drill the old rivets yet, that is just my plan at this current state.)

SS Performance · 04-10-2019, 06:51 PM

This thread might help.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=547085

AGM 1LE · 04-10-2019, 10:35 PM

The z28 splitter doesn't attach the same way or with the same holes as the 1le splitter. Search on here and you'll find threads on putting it on

1badchicken · 04-11-2019, 02:11 AM

I have done the conversion to my Camaro. The best solution is to remove the entire front bumper which you will have to do anyway if it is a OEM Z28 front splitter. You will have to use metal clips that are retainers for the Z28 front splitter. If it is an aftermarket Z28 style then they may have used the same locations.

Also if you add the OEM Z28 splitter you will need the Z28 flares, it is designed to add the flares which interlock.

It is a lot of effort to remove the front splitter.

Turbo_J89 · 04-11-2019, 06:48 PM

Tip 1) If you drill out rivets, make sure you prevent the rivet from spinning freely. I recommend vice grips. If you don't do this, you risk damaging the bumper.

Tip 2) Don't drill if you can just cut the rivet from behind. It may take longer but manual pair of snips is less risky than a drill.

Tip 3) I removed my 1LE Splitter on the car with it jacked up and fender liners/wheels off. Others have recommended doing it off the car. Bumper off the car is probably easier but there's always the risk of damaging the bumper when you remove it.

Tip 4) Don't try to remove the splitter and leave the mounting brackets on. It's difficult to know if you are pulling too hard or not hard enough. Also, the corners must be lifted and fall into a gap in the mounting bracket when installing the splitter. It's hard to get the splitter out once it's installed. Just remove the splitter and brackets together.

Turbo_J89 · 04-12-2019, 04:07 PM

These pictures hopefully give you a good idea of how the 1LE splitter is mounted.

And yes....someone will probably notice I installed all the aluminum rivets before mounting the splitter. 6 of the aluminum rivets get installed after the splitter is on the car. I recognized that error and removed those 6 rivets and completed the install. Its good to think at least one step ahead which I didn't do in this case.

04-10-2019, 10:55 AM	#1
Philipz3 USM1LED Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Hilton Head South Carolina Posts: 14	Removing a 14/15 1LE Lip I am here today seeking some help if that's alright LOL. So, I just drove to Orlando to purchase a new Z28 lip which is great, but now I need to remove my old one off my 2015 1LE. I didn't realize how hard of a project that was going to be until I started it yesterday. It seems to be that the old lip is held up by numerous metal pop rivets. I've done a fair amount of research but still haven't solved my issue. It seems the best option is to drill the head of the rivet with a slightly larger bit size and then knock them out. This however is gonna destroy the old rivets and ill need new ones. This also requires me to not damage the holes in the bottom of the bumper. That has been my experience so far and my old lip is still currently on. Will take any tips,tricks, or advice. Thanks! (I have not started to drill the old rivets yet, that is just my plan at this current state.) Attached Images __________________ USM1LED

04-10-2019, 06:51 PM	#2
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	This thread might help. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=547085 __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

04-10-2019, 10:35 PM	#3
AGM 1LE Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: parts unknown Posts: 922	The z28 splitter doesn't attach the same way or with the same holes as the 1le splitter. Search on here and you'll find threads on putting it on __________________ 2014 1SS/1LE AGP 57/57s, E85 + meth injection, Monster triple, ZL1 diff swap, Z28 coilovers

04-11-2019, 06:48 PM	#5
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	Tip 1) If you drill out rivets, make sure you prevent the rivet from spinning freely. I recommend vice grips. If you don't do this, you risk damaging the bumper. Tip 2) Don't drill if you can just cut the rivet from behind. It may take longer but manual pair of snips is less risky than a drill. Tip 3) I removed my 1LE Splitter on the car with it jacked up and fender liners/wheels off. Others have recommended doing it off the car. Bumper off the car is probably easier but there's always the risk of damaging the bumper when you remove it. Tip 4) Don't try to remove the splitter and leave the mounting brackets on. It's difficult to know if you are pulling too hard or not hard enough. Also, the corners must be lifted and fall into a gap in the mounting bracket when installing the splitter. It's hard to get the splitter out once it's installed. Just remove the splitter and brackets together. Last edited by Turbo_J89; 04-12-2019 at 04:26 PM.

04-12-2019, 04:07 PM	#6
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	These pictures hopefully give you a good idea of how the 1LE splitter is mounted. And yes....someone will probably notice I installed all the aluminum rivets before mounting the splitter. 6 of the aluminum rivets get installed after the splitter is on the car. I recognized that error and removed those 6 rivets and completed the install. Its good to think at least one step ahead which I didn't do in this case. Attached Images Last edited by Turbo_J89; 04-12-2019 at 04:20 PM.

04-11-2019, 02:11 AM	#4
1badchicken Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 2SS Green Flash Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Where the Army sends me Posts: 205	I have done the conversion to my Camaro. The best solution is to remove the entire front bumper which you will have to do anyway if it is a OEM Z28 front splitter. You will have to use metal clips that are retainers for the Z28 front splitter. If it is an aftermarket Z28 style then they may have used the same locations. Also if you add the OEM Z28 splitter you will need the Z28 flares, it is designed to add the flares which interlock. It is a lot of effort to remove the front splitter.