How did you remove the OEM diffuser (valence) panel from the bumper? I have it all loose except for the ends which I can't get loose. I just can't figure out what to do. It actually looks like the OEM diffuser panel is three pieces. The main piece plus two smaller pieces that fit right against the tailpipe openings. Do these need to be removed as well in order to release the valence from the bumper. They seem to be locking it all together.

Any help is appreciated!

 

There is a video on another thread "deconstructing the 919". Shows this.. Basically it looks like you have to pull it off..

I'd as link but I'm on a mobile device at the moment

 

The bumper is off. That was no problem. But I am trying to remove the lower black valence ( between the tailpipes) from the bumper. That's where I am stuck.

My intent is to remove it and paint it body color.

 

BradB -- sorry to resurrect this old thread, but I am considering a similar project, and was curious if you ever received an answer to your question? I don't see anything after your post... or did you just figure-out yourself?

Thanks!

 

Yes, I was able to remove the valence from the bumper by seperating a series of clips and removing rivets holding a metal edge support at the very bottom. Furthermore, I removed the two seperate pieces attached to valence that go over the tailpipes. I painted the valence but left these two pieces black.

 

Thanks for the quick reply! You did exactly what I was thinking of. Mind me asking what your charge was for the paint job? Just asking for reference.

Thanks again.

 

It was around $200 from a very high quality paint shop. Taking things apart saves you mucho dinero!

 

Would doing this mod be fairly simple if done at the same time as the air filter change?

 

Considering you will have the rear bumper cover removed to do the filter change, I would think so, yes. As noted by BradB removing the factory valence may take a bit of sweat, but all-in it couldn't be that hard.

Are you going to paint, or replace with CF?

 

I like the carbon fiber. I have the agate grey so I think it would look good .

 

Having taken the bumper off once, I can say that as far as difficulty of 1-5 I would call it a 2. It's not hard, but a bit cumbersome. I put blue painters tape on the edges of the bumper and also where it mates with he car to help avoid any possibility of scratching. Probably not necessary but I'm a bit OCD with stuff like that. If I had it to do again I could probably get the bumper on the ground in 20 minutes. Removing the valence is quite fiddley and it took me a couple hours of prying and unclipping fasteners making sure I didn't break or scratch anything. Patience pays off with this DIY.

 

Great follow-up! Thanks Brad!