2019 SS 1LE front bumper removal

Nummeister · 02-18-2021, 04:08 PM

Hello everyone. Does Anyone have instructions on how to remove the front bumper on a 19 SS 1LE?

arpad_m · 02-18-2021, 06:10 PM

Although I have a 2018, I'd be surprised if the attachment method had significantly changed for the new fascia, see this video: https://youtu.be/1e_akyeWMh4

Hops · 02-18-2021, 06:23 PM

Yeah it’s the same, I’ve removed it several times.

Azerlazer26 · 02-19-2021, 09:47 AM

On the topic of Bumper removal. I’m prepping to install my SEMA grille here in a couple weeks once my car is free from storage. Any tips/tricks I should know about?

arpad_m · 02-19-2021, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Azerlazer26

On the topic of Bumper removal. I’m prepping to install my SEMA grille here in a couple weeks once my car is free from storage. Any tips/tricks I should know about?

Not sure about the SS one, but I installed a V6 SEMA grille back then, it was not difficult at all, if a bit time consuming because of all the trim clips and wire hooks. Just take your time and make sure you have a trim removal toolkit.

EDIT: see what the service manual says below for the LT/SS, easy-peasy, they say

Azerlazer26 · 02-19-2021, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Not sure about the SS one, but I installed a V6 SEMA grille back then, it was not difficult at all, if a bit time consuming because of all the trim clips and wire hooks. Just take your time and make sure you have a trim removal toolkit.

EDIT: see what the service manual says below for the LT/SS, easy-peasy, they say

Always coming in clutch! Thanks brotha *fist bump*

arpad_m · 02-19-2021, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Azerlazer26

Always coming in clutch! Thanks brotha *fist bump*

The pleasure is mine

Good luck and don't forget to post some pics once you're done.

Nummeister · 02-20-2021, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Although I have a 2018, I'd be surprised if the attachment method had significantly changed for the new fascia, see this video: https://youtu.be/1e_akyeWMh4

Thank you so much!

Nummeister · 02-20-2021, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hops

Yeah it’s the same, I’ve removed it several times.

Thank you for confirming!

Nummeister · 02-20-2021, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Hops

Yeah it’s the same, I’ve removed it several times.

Watched the video. Do you absolutely have to remove the GM splitter off the bumper?

Hops · 02-20-2021, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Nummeister

Watched the video. Do you absolutely have to remove the GM splitter off the bumper?

No, I did not, I don’t know why he does in the video.

arpad_m · 02-20-2021, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Nummeister

Watched the video. Do you absolutely have to remove the GM splitter off the bumper?

Depends on how you or the dealership installed it. They can be removed as a single unit, but since the bottom bolts are shared between the splitter and the fascia, the splitter will only remain attached if the prescribed rivets or at least the included double sided tape are in place.

I will say, though, that the tape alone might not hold it, you would probably want to have someone help and support the splitter to prevent the tape tearing apart from the bumper. Even if that happens, not the end of the world if you have new 3M VHB tape, it's just a bit messy to fix.

Nummeister · 03-12-2021, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Depends on how you or the dealership installed it. They can be removed as a single unit, but since the bottom bolts are shared between the splitter and the fascia, the splitter will only remain attached if the prescribed rivets or at least the included double sided tape are in place.

I will say, though, that the tape alone might not hold it, you would probably want to have someone help and support the splitter to prevent the tape tearing apart from the bumper. Even if that happens, not the end of the world if you have new 3M VHB tape, it's just a bit messy to fix.

Thank you for the info! Does anyone know the paint code for the front grill section ( upper, lower insert and the middle section where the flow tie located)?

Azerlazer26 · 03-17-2021, 05:53 PM

Finally got some time to install my SEMA grille this last weekend. Just washed her up and man what a difference!

To be honest, the front bumper removal wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. I had some issues disconnecting the light harness (busted my thumb in the process... not a good feeling lol). Other than that, it was a smooth sailing install.

Thank you arpad and to everybody on the forums for the tips

02-18-2021, 04:08 PM	#1
Nummeister Drives: 2019 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 50	2019 SS 1LE front bumper removal Hello everyone. Does Anyone have instructions on how to remove the front bumper on a 19 SS 1LE?

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03-17-2021, 05:53 PM	#14
Azerlazer26 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 611 View My Garage	Finally got some time to install my SEMA grille this last weekend. Just washed her up and man what a difference! To be honest, the front bumper removal wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. I had some issues disconnecting the light harness (busted my thumb in the process... not a good feeling lol). Other than that, it was a smooth sailing install. Thank you arpad and to everybody on the forums for the tips Attached Images

02-18-2021, 06:23 PM	#3
Hops Drives: 2019 1ss 1le, blue wrap Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 633	Yeah it’s the same, I’ve removed it several times.

02-19-2021, 09:47 AM	#4
Azerlazer26 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 611 View My Garage	On the topic of Bumper removal. I’m prepping to install my SEMA grille here in a couple weeks once my car is free from storage. Any tips/tricks I should know about?

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