In the maintenance manual it says that you have to remove the bumper endcaps to remove the bumper, is that true? Also I want to remove the bumper mounting brackets from the frame, the manual says I have to remove the bumper first, then the mounting brackets. Is that true? Thanks

 

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You have to remove the caps to get at the bracket bolts. Easy enough to remove the bumper 6 bolts and 2 screws and it's off.

 

Ok cool, and are there specific torque settings for putting the bolts back on? I wouldn't think so cuz its just the bumper and not like the engine. Thanks

 

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2 grunts and a groan. Just stop before you break off the weld nuts inside the frame rail

 

I think tight is tight and would be fine on the bumper without an exact torque.

 

Oh god, are they prone to breaking when you remove them?

 

Some can, depending on rust conditions where you live or where the Jeep lived before you got it...

 

Some of mine did, but it's no problem. You can easily put a nut on the other side and use a new bolt.

 

Ok and if they do break, will the rest of the bolt thats inside the frame rail just fall out?