ceeyahd1

Headlights don't need to be removed? I wanted to get my bumper repainted and the body shop wanted $550 just to remove the bumper and $500 to paint it.

docwyte

No. No reason to remove the head lights. You can remove the bumper yourself easily in 30 minutes or less.

Giovanni

Thanks for posting this. I will be using the instructions to remove the front bumper off my 2004 996TT in order to replace two failed radiators and the center one as well (just as a precaution).

Giovanni

Update. Thanks to this post I removed the front bumper fairly fast and I was able to replace the side radiators in 3 hours. In the am I will replace the center radiator, remove all air from the system and replenish with new fluid.

docwyte

Glad it helped out!

SOS

Are you doing these radiators at home or on a lift in a shop? Was it straightforward?
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Giovanni

Super straightforward on the side ones. The "L" shaped frame that the radiator sits on had to come off. It was a little of a struggle to remove the radiator hoses as they have never been off. The center radiator was a bit more work. For one, you need to have a drill bit to remove the 6 rivets that holds the scope on the radiator frame. Then you need a rivet tool. I went with what I had in the garage, compliments of Harbor Freight. The two upper hoses on the center radiator was a little more work than on the side ones. If you remove one the horns it will get you much better access. I did all three in one day without a lift but I did back up the car on a 10" ramp and I jacked the front. Removing the wheels seems to make the job easier. I ordered a vacuum refill tool but it was defective so I went ole school on the refill. I drove her to work today and she is all burped. Next weekend I will be installing the front axle boots.