Belly pan removal with HP splitter

[Rob_R]

@MACHtobers Very Own - Why do you need to pull the belly pan?

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[MACHtobers Very Own]

@MACHtobers Very Own - Why do you need to pull the belly pan?

There's a aftermarket k member brace I want to install along with some led turn signals.

 

[Rob_R]

There's a aftermarket k member brace I want to install along with some led turn signals.

I don't know if getting to the turn signal lights requires bumper removal. If changing the turn signal bulbs doesn't require removal of the bumper, then it is far easier to remove the lower splitter and then remove the belly pan as I outlined above.

I think trying to pull the bumper with the belly pan attached will lead to unwanted damage.

Also, have you checked if the new K member requires belly pan modifications to fit?

 

[MACHtobers Very Own]

I don't know if getting to the turn signal lights requires bumper removal. If changing the turn signal bulbs doesn't require removal of the bumper, then it is far easier to remove the lower splitter and then remove the belly pan as I outlined above.

I think trying to pull the bumper with the belly pan attached will lead to unwanted damage.

Also, have you checked if the new K member requires belly pan modifications to fit?

Yeah i knew with the turn signal front bumper may not need removal but the brace was a definite. Company confirmed fitment on that. Based on this thread was just trying to avoid drilling out the splitter.

 

[MAGS1]

Yeah i knew with the turn signal front bumper may not need removal but the brace was a definite. Company confirmed fitment on that. Based on this thread was just trying to avoid drilling out the splitter.

I assume the turn signal housing on the Mach is similar to the GT, you do need to remove the bumper to get to the housing. Here’s a CJPP video

 

[MACHtobers Very Own]

I assume the turn signal housing on the Mach is similar to the GT, you do need to remove the bumper to get to the housing. Here’s a CJPP video

In order to do an LED turn signal upgrade you have to go with the upgrades that work for 15-17 Gt's/350's. i guess they had extra surplus and yes bumper has to come off.

 

[Rob_R]

I learned something today.
Had no clue what you meant by creeper lol. I looked it up and it is a rolling stool which is pretty handy but at first I was like, ah nah I'm good - don't need no creepy dude helping me.

I learned something new also! I'm a retired old cuss and I have 3 creepers and 1 rolling stool that I have collected in the last 45 years. I never knew the word creeper morphed from the lay flat on the ground rollers to creeper stools, engine bay creepers, and interior creepers. What a world!

 

[Rob_R]

Yeah i knew with the turn signal front bumper may not need removal but the brace was a definite. Company confirmed fitment on that. Based on this thread was just trying to avoid drilling out the splitter.

Ah, I get it. It is not hard to drill out the plastic rivets. There are a couple of aluminum rivets on the bottom of the lower splitter - Don't remove those!

If space is limited you can use a 90° drill and a small ~1/8" drill bit. Then use a clip tool to pop them out. Or you could try a something like a small ~1/8" punch and hammer to knock the pin out. Drilling will be easier and faster.

 

[John S]

For me, bumper removal with the the HP lower splitter and belly pan attached is easier than bothering with seperating the individule pieces. Just be careful around the headlights and the top corner tabs and support the pan so everything slides out as a complete module. The 2018+ bumper to fender attachments are easily accessed from the engine compartment with a long extension or from the fender well by separating the splash shield from the fender.

 

[MAGS1]

In order to do an LED turn signal upgrade you have to go with the upgrades that work for 15-17 Gt's/350's. i guess they had extra surplus and yes bumper has to come off.

CJPP has a video for the 15-17 cars too, although I assume the process is very similar. Just the actual lights that are different

 

[Mikepol2]

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...our-mach-1-today.171200/page-485#post-4260693

 

[MiamiGT350]

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...our-mach-1-today.171200/page-485#post-4260693

Interesting... I guess we don't have all those plastic rivets on the GT350. Anyone have a photo before it was drilled out?

 

[wingnutt]

lol…anyone who has a car with a belly pan should pull it (with the bumper) at least once in their life, just sayin

 

[23GreenGremlin]

Someone mentioned this in another group, cheap rivet gun and plastic rivets on amazon. Amazon.com: GOOACC 82Pcs Plastic Rivet Gun Set with Fastener Remover Pop Rivet Assortment - for All Plastic Rivets Safe Metal or Plastic Clips Removal for Installing and Removing Car Door Upholstery : Automotive

 

[MAGS1]

lol…anyone who has a car with a belly pan should pull it (with the bumper) at least once in their life, just sayin

It’s a great life lesson (as we tell our kids seemingly daily LOL)

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