Front valence removal

chris hamman · Post by **chris hamman** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:59 pm

I pulled the front bumper, removed two exterior sheetmetal nuts two on each side then 13 smaller sheetmetal screws in the front of the valence. (7 low, 6 high) It is still holding tight but I cant see where it might still be attached. Does someone know the locations or sequence of removing the rest of the attachements? I intend to strip, weld up holes then repaint before reattachment.

alotawatts · Post by **alotawatts** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 6:53 pm

Spot welded.

DMS · Post by **DMS** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 4:03 am

No he's talking about the lower valence I assume. Aside from the tabs and screws the front is also seam sealed to the upper valence.

T.Hanson · Post by **T.Hanson** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:06 am

For a cludite, would that require a torch, sawzall, or a seam unsealer get apart puller ?

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:51 pm

I've done it, but it was a long time ago, mid 90's or so. There might have been a couple of small welds at the corners, but IIRC the bead of caulk was the toughest part. Just got to cut it away with a utility knife and hope you have a steady hand recaulking it.