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Redrockit · 03-27-2022, 11:53 AM

Hi Guys,

After carefully researching how to remove my bumper fascia, I still managed to break one of those delicate tabs near the marker light. I was gently pulling away from the side of the car. What is the proper procedure for removing this area of the fascia?

Camaro2ss2010 · 03-27-2022, 07:08 PM

I have removed mine multiple times and use a plastic pry tool wrapped in a thin towel and pry it down just a little. Just enough to help pass the part it clips on to.

Redrockit · 03-30-2022, 04:51 PM

Well I figured it out, so I will post this for anyone else who might have the same question in the future. For the clips that run horizontally, the bumper needs to be pulled directly outward from the side of the car. Once you have done this, the bumper must be pulled carefully FORWARD (toward the front of the car) to clear those vertical clips. Adding slight outward pressure from inside the bumper while pulling forward might be needed to pop them out.

joekono · 03-30-2022, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Redrockit

Well I figured it out, so I will post this for anyone else who might have the same question in the future. For the clips that run horizontally, the bumper needs to be pulled directly outward from the side of the car. Once you have done this, the bumper must be pulled carefully FORWARD (toward the front of the car) to clear those vertical clips. Adding slight outward pressure from inside the bumper while pulling forward might be needed to pop them out.

Thanks Redrockit. I've seen the "fix" videos on Youtube and they don't look fun.

Redrockit · 03-30-2022, 08:13 PM

True. This is the best repair method I found. Looks very effective, but the 3M stuff is $$

Glassman66 · 03-30-2022, 09:36 PM

Most 3m stuff is worth ever dime.

oldman14ss · 04-02-2022, 08:32 PM

wow that is FM !!!!!!!! i will remember this.

oldman14ss · 04-02-2022, 08:50 PM

this just another reason this site is so fantastic. nothing but SUPER GENIUSES here willing to help each other out in our times of need.

Redrockit · 04-21-2022, 03:22 PM

I decided to update my own post with a solution. I couldn't stand to put everything back together without trying to repair the broken tab. While the 3M materials in the video above look effective, they would cost about $125. I found some Permatex plastic welder for around $10 that looked promising, so I tried it.

First I cleaned up the tab with denatured alcohol, then roughened the surface so the new material would get a good bond. Then I used aluminum tape to position the tab and provide temporary backing. I then mixed up the two part adhesive, while wearing a cartridge respirator and with a fan blowing (fumes are nasty). After the plastic set, I roughed it back into shape using sandpaper and files, going progressively more fine as the tab neared the correct shape. Finally, I painted it with touch up paint.

Guess what? the repair held firm, just like the original plastic. It clicked right back into place. I would recommend the Permatex to anyone trying this kind of repair, and I saved some money too!

03-27-2022, 11:53 AM	#1
Redrockit Drives: 2014 2SS/RS MT Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: CT Posts: 41	2014 2015 Rear Bumper Removal HELP Hi Guys, After carefully researching how to remove my bumper fascia, I still managed to break one of those delicate tabs near the marker light. I was gently pulling away from the side of the car. What is the proper procedure for removing this area of the fascia? Attached Images

03-27-2022, 07:08 PM	#2
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	I have removed mine multiple times and use a plastic pry tool wrapped in a thin towel and pry it down just a little. Just enough to help pass the part it clips on to. __________________ ECS supercharger, custom ground cam, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

03-30-2022, 09:36 PM	#6
Glassman66 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1le Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Denver Co Posts: 260	Most 3m stuff is worth ever dime. __________________ 2014 Camaro 1LE SS/RS THE MISTRESS

04-21-2022, 03:22 PM	#9
Redrockit Drives: 2014 2SS/RS MT Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: CT Posts: 41	I decided to update my own post with a solution. I couldn't stand to put everything back together without trying to repair the broken tab. While the 3M materials in the video above look effective, they would cost about $125. I found some Permatex plastic welder for around $10 that looked promising, so I tried it. First I cleaned up the tab with denatured alcohol, then roughened the surface so the new material would get a good bond. Then I used aluminum tape to position the tab and provide temporary backing. I then mixed up the two part adhesive, while wearing a cartridge respirator and with a fan blowing (fumes are nasty). After the plastic set, I roughed it back into shape using sandpaper and files, going progressively more fine as the tab neared the correct shape. Finally, I painted it with touch up paint. Guess what? the repair held firm, just like the original plastic. It clicked right back into place. I would recommend the Permatex to anyone trying this kind of repair, and I saved some money too! Attached Images

03-30-2022, 04:51 PM	#3
Redrockit Drives: 2014 2SS/RS MT Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: CT Posts: 41	Well I figured it out, so I will post this for anyone else who might have the same question in the future. For the clips that run horizontally, the bumper needs to be pulled directly outward from the side of the car. Once you have done this, the bumper must be pulled carefully FORWARD (toward the front of the car) to clear those vertical clips. Adding slight outward pressure from inside the bumper while pulling forward might be needed to pop them out.

04-02-2022, 08:32 PM	#7
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 705	wow that is FM !!!!!!!! i will remember this.

04-02-2022, 08:50 PM	#8
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 705	this just another reason this site is so fantastic. nothing but SUPER GENIUSES here willing to help each other out in our times of need.