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 tomlum
Regular  Location: Lincoln Registered: 17 May 2011 Posts: 210 Status: Offline |
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Hi not sure what this part of the bay is called (the black bar that runs accross the front) but Im wanting to take it out to get it painted. Is it just a case of undoing the visible bolts on top or is it bolted elsewhere?Thanks, Tom  |
 Posted 10th Mar 2013 at 13:50
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rich306
Seasoned Pro  Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Thats called the Slam panel, comes out easily enough, best thing you can do would be to take the lights out, grill and front bumper because these are all connected to it. Once done it is a case of undoing 4 bolts to remove it. Two are visible (one by each wing) and one on either side behind the bumper (remove the wheel arch lining and washer bottle to access). ________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 10th Mar 2013 at 14:00
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tomlum
Regular Location: Lincoln Registered: 17 May 2011 Posts: 210 Status: Offline |
Post #3
rich306 wrote: Thats called the Slam panel, comes out easily enough, best thing you can do would be to take the lights out, grill and front bumper because these are all connected to it. Once done it is a case of undoing 4 bolts to remove it. Two are visible (one by each wing) and one on either side behind the bumper (remove the wheel arch lining and washer bottle to access). Thanks! Annoying tho as ive just re-fitted the front bumper haha. Oh well another job for the weekend. Tom |
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Posted 10th Mar 2013 at 14:04
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darzmat
Senior User  Location: nairn Registered: 14 Jan 2011 Posts: 879 Status: Offline |
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also the bonnet catch cable, its not too bad to remove but feeding the cable back through is a pain,________________________________________ 1997 blaze GTI-6 bought january '11 £800 Spend to date on parts £827.88 |
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Posted 10th Mar 2013 at 16:25
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thugpuggin
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bristol Registered: 10 Apr 2004 Posts: 26,784 Status: Offline |
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darzmat wrote: also the bonnet catch cable, its not too bad to remove but feeding the cable back through is a pain, Tie some string through it when you remove then pull back when reconnecting.  ________________________________________ Black X Reg PIII.VGTi 6 A4212 pt 1 A4212 pt 2 Searching the streets of Bristol for 1.36p/day.Joint Kent Leader |
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Posted 10th Mar 2013 at 17:35
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #6
It is very easy to do...Simply remove the bumper and grille, then you can gain access to the bolts which hold it on. You don't need to remove the washer bottle or arch liners. You can take it out with the lights still bolted to it as long as you unplug them. Then you can unbolt them once the slam panel is out if you prefer. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 11th Mar 2013 at 10:11
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rich306
Seasoned Pro Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
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stan_306gti6 wrote: It is very easy to do... Simply remove the bumper and grille, then you can gain access to the bolts which hold it on. You don't need to remove the washer bottle or arch liners. Makes it a lot easier if you do!  ________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 11th Mar 2013 at 10:15
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Really?All you need is a 13mm spanner to get the nuts off the rear and off it comes...  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 11th Mar 2013 at 10:20
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rich306
Seasoned Pro Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
Post #9
stan_306gti6 wrote: Really? All you need is a 13mm spanner to get the nuts off the rear and off it comes... Yes really... lol well anyway i guess each to their own  Learn something new each day if you can reach behind the bumper to remove the slam panel nuts. ________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 11th Mar 2013 at 10:21
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Not reaching behind the bumper, once the bumper is removed you can access them easily. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 11th Mar 2013 at 10:24
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rich306
Seasoned Pro Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
Post #11
stan_306gti6 wrote: Not reaching behind the bumper, once the bumper is removed you can access them easily. Exactly! but you still have to remove the washer bottle and linings to get to the bolts in the first place! ________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 11th Mar 2013 at 10:26
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tomlum
Regular Location: Lincoln Registered: 17 May 2011 Posts: 210 Status: Offline |
Post #12
rich306 wrote: stan_306gti6 wrote: Not reaching behind the bumper, once the bumper is removed you can access them easily. Exactly! but you still have to remove the washer bottle and linings to get to the bolts in the first place! Can get to the bolts without taking botle or arch lining out. I did it last weekend. Or maybe I just have little rodent hands..  |
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Posted 11th Mar 2013 at 11:05
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rich306
Seasoned Pro Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
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tomlum wrote: rich306 wrote: stan_306gti6 wrote: Not reaching behind the bumper, once the bumper is removed you can access them easily. Exactly! but you still have to remove the washer bottle and linings to get to the bolts in the first place! Can get to the bolts without taking botle or arch lining out. I did it last weekend. Or maybe I just have little rodent hands.. Lmao maybe its cos i don't like ripping my hands to bits ________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 11th Mar 2013 at 11:38
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mik
Seasoned Pro  Location: Kent Registered: 17 Feb 2011 Posts: 2,100 Status: Offline |
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rich306 wrote: tomlum wrote: rich306 wrote: stan_306gti6 wrote: Not reaching behind the bumper, once the bumper is removed you can access them easily. Exactly! but you still have to remove the washer bottle and linings to get to the bolts in the first place! Can get to the bolts without taking botle or arch lining out. I did it last weekend. Or maybe I just have little rodent hands.. Lmao maybe its cos i don't like ripping my hands to bits It is possible, but if the bolts have been there since 1999 would be pretty difficult reaching up at an awkward angle with stuff in the way. I did it after some faffing but made it harder for myself by using a socket instead of a spanner. Now I've got the bolts off one side of the bumper is still held on by an arch liner. Maybe I just need to pull harder. ________________________________________ Cherry Rallye SOLD |
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Posted 11th Mar 2013 at 18:55
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rich306
Seasoned Pro Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
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Hence why I take them out lol! so much easier.. ________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 11th Mar 2013 at 21:34
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #16
I have never had any hand damage or difficulty removing the slam panel securing nuts once the bumper has been removed...And I absolutely HATE damaging my hands, so if there was an easier way and I was struggling then I definitely would do it. I'm a little confused to be honest, because these nuts we're referring to are so simple to get at, surely we must have crossed wires about which ones we're all talking about?  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 12th Mar 2013 at 12:24
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dangti6
aka JKshooter  Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,308 Status: Offline |
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Stan you have supple hot tub crinkle wrinkle hands. I'm surprised you don't take a layer of skin off from putting your hand in your pocket. Although your tips must be pretty hardened from all those tea bags you squeeze.________________________________________  |
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Posted 12th Mar 2013 at 12:26
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RetroPug
Seasoned Pro  Location: Leicestershire Registered: 15 Jan 2013 Posts: 2,473 Status: Offline |
Post #18
A little tip if you're finding the bumper/slam panel nuts difficult to get to and you'd rather use a ratchet rather than spend ages using a socket:Unplug the horns then take them off of their brackets, this is really quick and easy and makes it possible (although still bit annoying) to get a ratchet with an extension on the 10mm bumper nuts and the 13mm slam panel one. You also have the added advantage of being able to wirebrush and repaint the rusty bits on the horns if you're really anal like I am. ________________________________________ 61k miles Ph.1 Diablo '6 Project Thread |
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Posted 12th Mar 2013 at 12:28
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gti6max
Regular  Location: peterborough Registered: 24 May 2008 Posts: 110 Status: Offline |
Post #19
I agree with stan never had any problems getting the slam panel off |
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Posted 12th Mar 2013 at 12:41
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rich306
Seasoned Pro Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
Post #20
Lmao i don't think i've ever tried it without taking the arch liners out lol! ________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 12th Mar 2013 at 19:37
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
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rich306 wrote: Lmao i don't think i've ever tried it without taking the arch liners out lol! Give it a go, you'll find it's easy. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 12th Mar 2013 at 22:43
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mik
Seasoned Pro Location: Kent Registered: 17 Feb 2011 Posts: 2,100 Status: Offline |
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RetroPug wrote: A little tip if you're finding the bumper/slam panel nuts difficult to get to and you'd rather use a ratchet rather than spend ages using a socket: Unplug the horns then take them off of their brackets, this is really quick and easy and makes it possible (although still bit annoying) to get a ratchet with an extension on the 10mm bumper nuts and the 13mm slam panel one. You also have the added advantage of being able to wirebrush and repaint the rusty bits on the horns if you're really anal like I am. Great idea if (one of) your horns aren't rust-welded to their mount like mine. One of those bolts just won't let go. ________________________________________ Cherry Rallye SOLD |
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Posted 12th Mar 2013 at 22:45
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #23
I have never needed to remove horns either when removing the front bumper. The nuts for that are easy enough to get to if you know where they are. I can get a front bumper off a standard height '6' in under 10 minutes without jacking it up.You only need to undo the 3 Torx screws either side and remove the triangular arch pieces and then reach up and undo the 2 nuts either side and 3 bolts underneath. Job done. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 12th Mar 2013 at 23:39
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