Can you re-install 1LE front splitter? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Turbo_J89 · 01-28-2019, 10:11 AM

I'm considering repainting my front bumper and vinyl wrapping my splitter. I have to drill out the rivets and remove the splitter for this. Can you re-mount the 1LE splitter to the bumper? The rivets will be need to be replaced but is the rest of the hardware reuseable?

CamaroDreams76 · 01-28-2019, 01:33 PM

Only the rivets under the car should need to be replaced. But to answer your question, yes you can reattach the bumper assuming you dont break any of the tabs.

Mike14bumblebee · 01-28-2019, 01:45 PM

I would think you could re-attach the splitter in the correct spot with all new rivets since the holes will already be there. I no when installing the splitter to a new bumper, you need the template to align it corrrectly.

AGM 1LE · 01-28-2019, 06:33 PM

You could also replace the rivets with bolts and nuts if you wanted to

Turbo_J89 · 02-09-2019, 03:19 PM

OEM Aluminum rivets

Turbo_J89 · 02-09-2019, 04:52 PM

OEM Plastic rivets

h018871 · 02-10-2019, 09:54 AM

I just went through this, we repainted the fascia/bumper cover. Originally I was going to tape off the splitter.......but my paint guy really wanted me to remove everything for a better paint job. He was right. I thought I could get "good enough" hardware from Lowe's or Ace. I was not able to, so I went down the OEM route. They are not cheap!
All of the rivets went on with my rivet gun, it has several tips which came in handy since the plastic rivets are bigger.

92231490 Rivet, Front Bumper Fascia Molding, 10ea (plastic ones on the top of the facia, hold the 2 mounting strips on)
11546342 Rivet, Front Bumper Fascia, 8ea (these attach to the rear of the splitter)
11546343 Rivet, Front Bumper Fascia, 25ea (these attach to the front of the splitter)

Turbo_J89 · 02-10-2019, 11:41 AM

Thank you! Those part numbers aren't easy to find.

h018871 · 02-10-2019, 09:27 PM

A friend painted it, actually he was giving tutelage. He doesn’t do it as a job, it took us 2 1/2 weeks. Mostly because I’m slow, lol!

I wasn’t going to repaint it, he shamed me into it. It was very rough, but being a dark color the blemishes did not show up until you got close

Turbo_J89 · 02-13-2019, 06:14 PM

Well guys, I received the aftermarket metal and plastic rivets to remove and re-install the 1LE Splitter for $35 shipped. I plan to install 1 of each this weekend to test them out.

h018871 · 02-15-2019, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbo_J89

Well guys, I received the aftermarket metal and plastic rivets to remove and re-install the 1LE Splitter for $20.49 shipped. I plan to install 1 of each this weekend to test them out.

Where did you get them from and what part numbers did you order?

Turbo_J89 · 02-15-2019, 09:32 PM

I'll PM you.

h018871 · 02-16-2019, 06:51 PM

Greatly appreciate the effort you are putting into this Turbo. I sure want to save $$$ the next time I do this

Mgizzle · 03-10-2019, 12:56 PM

I am going through this too, bought a SS fascia, have to paint but I got so lucky with splitter found one for $30 on craigslist OMG. Mine didnt crack just got bent up so will try to repair it in case I crash again.

01-28-2019, 10:11 AM	#1
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	Can you re-install 1LE front splitter? I'm considering repainting my front bumper and vinyl wrapping my splitter. I have to drill out the rivets and remove the splitter for this. Can you re-mount the 1LE splitter to the bumper? The rivets will be need to be replaced but is the rest of the hardware reuseable? Last edited by Turbo_J89; 02-17-2019 at 08:22 PM.

01-28-2019, 01:33 PM	#2
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,076 View My Garage	Only the rivets under the car should need to be replaced. But to answer your question, yes you can reattach the bumper assuming you dont break any of the tabs. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

01-28-2019, 01:45 PM	#3
Mike14bumblebee Drives: 2014 yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario Posts: 488 View My Garage	I would think you could re-attach the splitter in the correct spot with all new rivets since the holes will already be there. I no when installing the splitter to a new bumper, you need the template to align it corrrectly. __________________ K&N, Borla ATAK axle back, resonator delete, Speed Engineering headers,Vitesse, Zl1 wheels, ACS rocker panels, 1LE splitter

01-28-2019, 06:33 PM	#4
AGM 1LE Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: parts unknown Posts: 922	You could also replace the rivets with bolts and nuts if you wanted to __________________ 2014 1SS/1LE AGP 57/57s, E85 + meth injection, Monster triple, ZL1 diff swap, Z28 coilovers

02-09-2019, 03:19 PM	#5
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	Splitter Hardware OEM Aluminum rivets Attached Images Last edited by Turbo_J89; 03-29-2019 at 08:26 PM.

02-09-2019, 04:52 PM	#6
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	OEM Plastic rivets Attached Images Last edited by Turbo_J89; 03-29-2019 at 08:26 PM.

02-10-2019, 09:54 AM	#7
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2020 ZL1 Green Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,720	I just went through this, we repainted the fascia/bumper cover. Originally I was going to tape off the splitter.......but my paint guy really wanted me to remove everything for a better paint job. He was right. I thought I could get "good enough" hardware from Lowe's or Ace. I was not able to, so I went down the OEM route. They are not cheap! All of the rivets went on with my rivet gun, it has several tips which came in handy since the plastic rivets are bigger. 92231490 Rivet, Front Bumper Fascia Molding, 10ea (plastic ones on the top of the facia, hold the 2 mounting strips on) 11546342 Rivet, Front Bumper Fascia, 8ea (these attach to the rear of the splitter) 11546343 Rivet, Front Bumper Fascia, 25ea (these attach to the front of the splitter) Attached Images __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733

02-10-2019, 11:41 AM	#8
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	Thank you! Those part numbers aren't easy to find. Last edited by Turbo_J89; 03-29-2019 at 08:17 PM.

02-10-2019, 09:27 PM	#9
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2020 ZL1 Green Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,720	A friend painted it, actually he was giving tutelage. He doesn’t do it as a job, it took us 2 1/2 weeks. Mostly because I’m slow, lol! I wasn’t going to repaint it, he shamed me into it. It was very rough, but being a dark color the blemishes did not show up until you got close __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733

02-13-2019, 06:14 PM	#10
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	Well guys, I received the aftermarket metal and plastic rivets to remove and re-install the 1LE Splitter for $35 shipped. I plan to install 1 of each this weekend to test them out. Attached Images Last edited by Turbo_J89; 03-09-2019 at 03:41 PM.

02-15-2019, 09:32 PM	#12
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	I'll PM you. Last edited by Turbo_J89; 03-29-2019 at 08:16 PM.

02-16-2019, 06:51 PM	#13
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2020 ZL1 Green Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,720	Greatly appreciate the effort you are putting into this Turbo. I sure want to save $$$ the next time I do this __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733

03-10-2019, 12:56 PM	#14
Mgizzle Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,252	I am going through this too, bought a SS fascia, have to paint but I got so lucky with splitter found one for $30 on craigslist OMG. Mine didnt crack just got bent up so will try to repair it in case I crash again. __________________ I work for General Motors and am not an official spokes person for General Motors. My views and opinions are my own and not those of General Motors.