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Offline xcore

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removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
« on: 28 February 2009, 00:58 »
Alright guys trying to remove my big bumpers splitter but it just wont budge, any tips?

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Offline danny_p

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Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
« Reply #1 on: 28 February 2009, 01:04 »
hit mutipull rabbits at high speed,    fit it's been fitted properly it's a b!tch to remove
all the VW's have gone bar 1.

Offline dan7

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Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
« Reply #2 on: 28 February 2009, 19:45 »
BIG wide blade screwdriver and plenty of patience, or a mate to keep tabs down. Right bl00dy ballache!!!!

Offline xcore

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Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
« Reply #3 on: 28 February 2009, 22:34 »
ended up cutting the tabs off with a junior hacksaw :laugh:

Offline Conker

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Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
« Reply #4 on: 01 March 2009, 16:52 »
ended up cutting the tabs off with a junior hacksaw :laugh:


That'll do it. Permanently.

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Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
« Reply #5 on: 01 March 2009, 18:40 »
ended up cutting the tabs off with a junior hacksaw :laugh:


That'll do it. Permanently.

 :shocked:

I spose you could rivet the thing back on? personally id just rip it off with brute force, from memory i think they do release by pulling it off towards you.

Offline xcore

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Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
« Reply #6 on: 01 March 2009, 21:09 »
im replacing it anyway.....

Offline JC

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Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
« Reply #7 on: 01 March 2009, 21:15 »
mine comes off every time I REVERSE straight onto me driveway  :laugh:


Offline Eddie

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Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
« Reply #8 on: 08 March 2009, 00:40 »
I had a Badger incident. The splitter brought the brunt of the exchange and needed replacing.
Get underneath the splitter ( take an old pillow/ head rest and head torch) and locate the spiggots, i used a pair of plyers to manipulate the spiggots staight while my mate pulled from the front. Came of easily enough.--------------However,,

Fitting a new one was a complete SOD. Lots of sweating and swearing and the two parts finally went on.

My tip-- deep breathing and be patient. Oh yeah, drink lots of tea.

Offline Mr Blue

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Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
« Reply #9 on: 08 March 2009, 01:46 »
I always remove mine when im washing the car.

Pull the outer corners away first (closest to the arch) and work your way to the middle.
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