anyone have a diy of removing the front bumper?

 

The intercooler mounting instructions from Forge has a good list of steps:

FMIC Installation

 

Yea I posted some in the jcw body section under jcw front spitter install here on NAM

 

Any other tips on doing this? I plan on doing a FMIC install next weekend

 

I just installed my fmic today, so I have some additional pointers. My notes pertain to a 2014 model cm and the Forge how to:

1. There are four additional snaps on the lower side of the of the wheel well trim (arch). You need to pull the wheel well liner to the side and get your hand behind the wheel well trim to push the tabs down while you pull the trim outward. There is also a white push clip right up from the four clips you just released. You need to get you hand behind there and pull that clip out. It's attached to the wheel well trim as well. Once you have done all of that, you will have access to a t25 screw that attaches the bumper to the frame. This is also partially covered in step 4.

2. There are two plugs for the fog lights as apposed to one. Also, there is a plug that needs to be removed from the side light blinker on the bumper. Just twist it and pull out.

3. The mud flaps also have a t25 screw in addition to the push in clips. There are no 8mm screws as stated with the 2014 model.

I think that's it for now.... as much as I can remember anyhow. It's amazing how much they change these cars from year to year. Edited for clarification