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Acura Integra Body-Kit: Rear Bumper From "Tricked Out" episode DTRK-104

	BEFORE: The Acura Integra prior to adding the new body kit.
	AFTER: The tricked out rear-bumper.

In this segment of Tricked Out, a new polyurethane rear-bumper is installed on the Acura Integra.

DIY Difficulty Rating for the Procedure: This job could be described as challenging, but not off the charts. We gave it a difficulty rating of 3 on a 5-point intermediate-level scale.

Materials used in this segment:

Polyurethane rear bumper
Phillips-head screwdriver
10mm socket-wrench
Drill and drill bit

Tricked Out Trivia: Which was the first car to offer polyurethane bumper covers?
A) 1956 Mercury Monterey
B) 1988 Pontiac GTO
C) 1973 Datsun 210
The answer appears at the bottom of this article.

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Rear Bumper Installation

A new front bumper-cover and side skirts were installed on the Integra in previous segments. The next item on the agenda is the rear bumper. The prep-work and overall installation is essentially the same. He's the procedure:

• First, lift the trunk-lid and pop out the clips that secure the back panel over the taillights.

• With the panel gently pulled back (figure A), unbolt the taillights (figure B).

  Figure A

  Figure B

  
  

• With the taillights unbolted, carefully remove them from behind the panel and disconnect the wire harness (figure C).

• Remove bolts in each rear wheel-well (figure D).

  Figure C

  Figure D

  
  

• Remove screws inside and underneath bumper, and carefully lift off the factory bumper.

• With the factory bumper off, remove old styrofoam bumper pads from car (figure E).

• Important: As with the front bumper that was installed earlier, this aftermarket bumper does not come with bolt holes pre-drilled. You'll need to make sure new holes are aligned for installation and drill them yourself. Use a cordless drill or rotary tool to drill out the holes in the polyurethane. Again, the new holes should be drilled before placement of the new bumper, and prior to the bumper being painted.

• With the holes properly aligned and drilled, lift the bumper into position (figure F) and secure it with the factory-supplied bolts and screws.

• Reinstall the taillights and trim piece.

  Figure E

  Figure F

  
  

Important: Included in this segment are the steps in this automotive procedure as shown in the episode. These steps are general guidelines that are applicable to most vehicles. With any particular vehicle, there may be procedures, specifications, settings, tolerances, components, etc. that are specific to that vehicle. There are also variations according to the type and brand of repair-kit you select. Always consult your vehicle's service manual when undertaking significant automotive repairs, and read and follow the manufacturer's directions and precautions that come with your kit or replacement parts.

Answer to Tricked Out Trivia Question:
The 1968 Pontiac GTO was the first car to offer polyurethane bumper covers. The bumpers were introduced in a memorable television campaign with an ad featuring John DeLorean attacking a GTO bumper with a sledge hammer.

RESOURCES :

Sport Compact Bolt-On Performance Guide: Import Cars (Sport Compact Bolt-On Performance Guides)
Author: Joe Pettitt
Order this book from Amazon.com.
Voyageur Press (October 2000)
ISBN: 1884089526

Honda & Acura Performance Handbook (Performance Handbooks)
Author: Mike Ancas
Order this title from Amazon.com.
June, 1999
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 0760306699

Honda/Acura Engine Performance: How to Modify D, B and H Series Honda/Acura Engines for Street and Drag Racing Performance
Author: Mike Kojima
Order this title from Amazon.com.
April 2002
Publisher: HP Books
ISBN: 155788384X

Honda/Acura Performance Handbook: High Performance Modifications for Street and Drag Racing Applications
by the editors of Sport Compact Car Magazine
Order this title from Amazon.com.
November 1999
Publisher: HP Books
ISBN: 1557883246

Wings West Corp.
Known as "America's largest aftermarket automotive aerodynamic manufacturer," Wings West makes a wide variety of autmotive body-modification kits and products.
Website: www.wingswest.com

GUESTS :

Andy Williamson
Automotive expert and editor of C16 Magazine.
1861 S.W. 3rd Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Phone: 954-978-8634
www.c16magazine.com.