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LucasBest · 03-22-2019, 04:43 PM

Hi,

I purchased a new front bumper for my 2014 LS and the passengers' side attachment bracket was broken pretty badly in shipping. I also want to remove it anyway before I get the bumper painted. I thought the brackets were simply attached with screws but it looks like it's some kind of through-hole pin.

Anyone have any advice on how to get the bracket removed? I attached a picture of the bracket.

Thanks!

olblue75 · 03-23-2019, 08:13 AM

Probably a rivet that will have to be drilled.

LucasBest · 03-23-2019, 10:21 AM

Oh interesting, are the rivets still usable after removing them or will I need to get new ones?

Do you happen to have any advice on how do remove/replace the rivets, this will be a new one for me.

Turbo_J89 · 04-12-2019, 08:29 AM

The rivets aren't reusable. You have to drill them out. You install the replacement rivet with a rivet gun for metal rivets. The rivet gun is about $25-$35 depending on which you go with.

swampcritter · 04-12-2019, 09:47 AM

Theres 4 rivets holding it on.I have a 14 LS and happen to have the cover off also.You are going to have to remove the black trim that runs across the center also ,there is a rivet under it too

Turbo_J89 · 04-12-2019, 08:29 PM

Body shop painted that bracket that's broken on yours without asking me so I'll be doing this too.

Turbo_J89 · 04-25-2019, 04:47 AM

Have you purchased a replacement bracket yet? If so, what's the part number?

03-22-2019, 04:43 PM	#1
LucasBest Lucas Drives: 2014 LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC Posts: 20	Remove Front Bumper Side Brackets Hi, I purchased a new front bumper for my 2014 LS and the passengers' side attachment bracket was broken pretty badly in shipping. I also want to remove it anyway before I get the bumper painted. I thought the brackets were simply attached with screws but it looks like it's some kind of through-hole pin. Anyone have any advice on how to get the bracket removed? I attached a picture of the bracket. Thanks!

03-23-2019, 08:13 AM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Probably a rivet that will have to be drilled. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

04-12-2019, 08:29 AM	#4
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	The rivets aren't reusable. You have to drill them out. You install the replacement rivet with a rivet gun for metal rivets. The rivet gun is about $25-$35 depending on which you go with. Last edited by Turbo_J89; 04-12-2019 at 09:14 AM.

03-23-2019, 10:21 AM	#3
LucasBest Lucas Drives: 2014 LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC Posts: 20	Oh interesting, are the rivets still usable after removing them or will I need to get new ones? Do you happen to have any advice on how do remove/replace the rivets, this will be a new one for me.

04-12-2019, 09:47 AM	#5
swampcritter Drives: 2014 Camaro LS / 13 zl1 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Hayes , Va. Posts: 367	Theres 4 rivets holding it on.I have a 14 LS and happen to have the cover off also.You are going to have to remove the black trim that runs across the center also ,there is a rivet under it too

04-12-2019, 08:29 PM	#6
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	Body shop painted that bracket that's broken on yours without asking me so I'll be doing this too.

04-25-2019, 04:47 AM	#7
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	Have you purchased a replacement bracket yet? If so, what's the part number?