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How the heck do you remove the front "bumper"

Discussion in '348/355' started by First Ferrari, Oct 27, 2009.

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  1. First Ferrari

    First Ferrari Formula Junior

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    I have to remove the front bumper on my 95 348. I removed the inner fender well liner and see the two nuts on both sides but don't see any others. Has anyone removed their front end before, what am I missing. I removed those two nuts on each side and it is a solid as when they were on, I must be missing some others.

    I need to have the fromnt bumper repainted and the new splitter added.
     
  2. copterjon

    copterjon Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    Christopher, you will need to remove the top of the trunk liner and pull back the front portion of the lower liner to access the four nuts that are still holding your bumper in place. Check out this link to Ricambi's site. http://www.ricambiamerica.com/parts_catalogs.php?M=FE&V=model&I=42
    look at tables 109 & 119 to get an idea of how things are assembled. I just had my front end off for paint myself. Take pictures as you dissamble so you can reference them during reassembly. Good luck, take it slow.:)
     
  3. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    The bumper is VERY heavy. Make sure to have some blankets on the floor or something...

    When I removed mine, I found it easiest to actually climb into the trunk myself and access the 'front' bolts while standing in there.
     
  4. f1karting

    f1karting Karting

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    off topic.. Daniel, I am actually surprised how heavy these 348/355s are? I'm used to Lotus featherweights :)

    Imagine how quick they would be with 500# less weight!
     

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