Re: Mechanic has time now; I have questions....

Posted by HH56 On 2014/1/14 20:21:57

Bumper is several pieces all bolted together. The entire assy is then essentially one piece which connect to frame by two 1/2" bolts thru large brackets on each side.

One of the bolts on each side is a special eccentric bolt. If rusted and reluctant to come off, try not to damage those bolts. The bolts have an offset which fit in an oversized hole and when turned, will move the bumper slightly to level and align it to the upper section of the grill.

Once the entire bumper is off, the brackets can be unbolted from the bumper pieces (if needed for clearance) and the screen assy can be removed. If the screen has never been off, it may be "riveted" to the vertical chrome louver type pieces. The attachment means is not separate rivets but rather part of the chrome casting which was pressed and formed over like a rivet. If so, those "rivets" will have to be drilled flush so the screen can remove. To reattach screen, the chrome pieces can be carefully drilled to accept short sheet metal screws and then screen reattached with washers and the sheet metal screws.