Technical front end removal help needed

thugusher · Dec 17, 2010

hi does anyone have a guide on front end removal on a stilo... had a bump into a lorry yesterday as it suddenly stopped whilst going round a roundabout.

need to replace bonnet, o/s wing, headlight, bumper and possibly front panel.. i've sent stilo on fleebay with exact colour code... i've got tools to use as i've change a headlamp on a volvo which required whole bumper off...

cant claim as have TPFT

may also consider breaking the jtd

yampug · Dec 17, 2010

it's not hard just keep undoing bolts, one thing to remember is the radiator and air con rad is supported by the slam panel.

order i think i took mine apart in was-

undertray removal
arch liners out
remove the screws and bolts holding the front bumper on and then that just slides forward

this should give you an idea of what's lurking behind the bumper -

had to take mine apart when i hit a badger. pic shows how i temporarily supported the rads using blocks and wire.

thugusher · Dec 17, 2010

cheers mate.. can i just confirm your pic shown has front panel already removed?. my bonnet is currently stuck as i cant open it.. so may need to use a hammer/ crow bar of some sort to open it. not sure if im allowed to post pics of car on here.. Pls can any mods confirm this?

yampug · Dec 17, 2010

yes that's with this part removed - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIAT-STILO-1-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a6176a4b8

and the crash bar put back into place as it was in the way in mates garage.

mzhussein · Dec 17, 2010

you are fine to post up any pics related to your car here, just as long as theyre uploaded on the FF server, so that they stay live forever.

thugusher · Dec 17, 2010

yampug said:
yes that's with this part removed - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIAT-STILO-1-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a6176a4b8

and the crash bar put back into place as it was in the way in mates garage.

cheers mate i saw that on ebay as well..

thugusher · Jan 7, 2011

update so fa.. managed to find a stilo 1.2 with same colour as mine to save on painting costs as in btw jobs at the moment... so far got o/s headlight, bonnet, wing and bumper, front panel, now need n/s headlight.

can anyone confirm if a 1.2 stilo front panel will fit a 1.9 jtd?

Davren · Jan 7, 2011

thugusher said:
update so fa.. managed to find a stilo 1.2 with same colour as mine to save on painting costs as in btw jobs at the moment... so far got o/s headlight, bonnet, wing and bumper, front panel, now need n/s headlight.

can anyone confirm if a 1.2 stilo front panel will fit a 1.9 jtd?

Assume you got the correct headlight, wing and bumper for your car?

They're different for 3 and 5 door Stilos, only the bonnet is the same for both.

thugusher · Jan 7, 2011

yes.. parts are off a 5dr 1.2.. just want to know if front panel is standard for all 5dr stilos

Morty Mort · Jan 7, 2011

I wouldn't be for sure. The radiators are different, so the panel might be different aswell.

thugusher · Jan 9, 2011

front panel is a standard part on stilo's.. radiators may differ upon engine size etc...

mzhussein · Jan 9, 2011

front panel is NOT standard on all stilos.....my one is from a JTD had to be modified to fit after my crash

Morty Mort · Jan 9, 2011

mzhussein said:
front panel is NOT standard on all stilos.....my one is from a JTD had to be modified to fit after my crash

Strange, I've found only one part number, as I'm in the search aswell. Does it differ between petrol and diesel?

Shadeyman · Jan 9, 2011

Morty Mort said:
Strange, I've found only one part number, as I'm in the search aswell. Does it differ between petrol and diesel?

I dont think so, I can only find 1 part number too. Item 3 - 46762520

mzhussein · Jan 10, 2011

that is why i was so supprised when it didnt fit....i will take pictures of the cut away plastic if i need to lol, i think the only bits that needed modding were to do with the AC fitment. It DID need modding, but not extensively...

thugusher · Jan 10, 2011

well tried to take off bumper today. the torx screws are stuck solid and some rusted, even tried squirting wd40 to loosen them but ended up threading a couple of them so far

so dont know how to get it off now.. (any advice on this)

ended up taking off my bonnet instead.. will try again tomorrow.. hopefully once bumper is off can remove wing, headlights and front panel..

its quite a tough job.. but i love the challenge

thugusher · Jan 10, 2011

is it better to use a T handle screwdriver or Offset Ratchet and Socket to remove the torx screws? and need to buy one tomorrow are well

thugusher · Jan 14, 2011

yampug said:
it's not hard just keep undoing bolts, one thing to remember is the radiator and air con rad is supported by the slam panel.

order i think i took mine apart in was-

undertray removal
arch liners out
remove the screws and bolts holding the front bumper on and then that just slides forward

this should give you an idea of what's lurking behind the bumper -

had to take mine apart when i hit a badger. pic shows how i temporarily supported the rads using blocks and wire.

update on car project so far. i've managed to remove bonnet, bumper, front panel and the wing is hanging on its last bolt, radiator is still ok but housing is a bit crack will try if i can superglue bits back... sorry i forgot to take pic before i started as i got a bit carried away removing bits as i'm doing it outside in the rain

thugusher · Jan 14, 2011

thats the new bonnet shown in the pic... pls i help help undoing the headlamp harness how do you remove it.. (see pic)

Davren · Jan 14, 2011

Slide the grey clip out (to the right as seen in the picture) about 5mm then the connectors should seperate.

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