NSX Rear Bumper Removal

[jebzter]

I did a search - nothing came up. Can anyone point me to the right direction? I need to remove my rear bumper (91') to replace it with a carbon fiber diffuser.

 

[greenberet]

Have you looked at the service manual? You can download it in the Wiki section of NSXPrime. http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Service_manuals

 

[scorp965]

Just did this a few days ago, remove two bolts (1 per side) from inside the trunk, four bolts (2 per side) from under the car, under the trunk, then remove 2 smaller bolts on either side of the car from the aluminum rail (one low, one high, in line with the side marker). You pull the liners back, and the entire rear bumper assembly should slide off the car.

The process is illustrated in the body section of the service manual.

 

[MvM]

It exactly like scorp965 said and it is really not difficult to do.
You can find the description on page 20-49 of the service manual. It's just one page so that should give you an idea.

There is however one think to note I think.
The four small bolts on the left and right side of the bumper are pretty sharp and while handling the bumper it is very easy to come in contact with and scratch your fender-paint with them.
I would suggest you use some tape along the edges of your rear fenders to avoid any damage. The bumper weighs about 40 lbs in total so it's not that heavy, but it's size makes it somewhat unwieldy to handle.

 

[m3456y]

It exactly like scorp965 said and it is really not difficult to do.
You can find the description on page 20-49 of the service manual. It's just one page so that should give you an idea.

There is however one think to note I think.
The four small bolts on the left and right side of the bumper are pretty sharp and while handling the bumper it is very easy to come in contact with and scratch your fender-paint with them.
I would suggest you use some tape along the edges of your rear fenders to avoid any damage. The bumper weighs about 40 lbs in total so it's not that heavy, but it's size makes it somewhat unwieldy to handle.

+1 - and make sure you unplug the connector for the license plate lights before you pull the bumper off.

 

[4AU4LIFE]

Ideally have a friend help you as it is pretty heavy and difficult to do the job by yourself.

 

[JZ TWINS]

I could not believe how easy this was. Did it by myself this past weekend when I did the 02-05 rear lower valance. This link helped



http://downforce.biz/manual/DF-AAA330.pdf


I have the oem valance but this is all the same steps

 

[SexyRed]

here is good link also.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83269&highlight=bumper

 

[I_M_Legend]

I just want to remove the rear bumper cover, is that possible? Or do I have to remove the rear bumper along with the cover per the instructions listed above?

 

[8R6]

I just want to remove the rear bumper cover, is that possible? Or do I have to remove the rear bumper along with the cover per the instructions listed above?

you have to remove the whole thing together as one piece, and then you can take apart the cover, rear lower, etc all separately. i was hesitant the first time too, but ive done it 3 times now and its super easy. Just a lil awkward to hold when trying to put it back on by yourself cuz its so wide

 

[I_M_Legend]

you have to remove the whole thing together as one piece, and then you can take apart the cover, rear lower, etc all separately. i was hesitant the first time too, but ive done it 3 times now and its super easy. Just a lil awkward to hold when trying to put it back on by yourself cuz its so wide

cool, thanks!