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HI. Todays silly question. How do the front bumper brackets come off ? I can see two 13mm nuts in the wheel arch, but the stud turns, and I cant see where the bolt head can be. Any pointers please ?
Neil

If it turns, cut down the screws head.

They are coach bolts with a square under the saucer head (which is inside the box section).

Once loose, the bracket moves forward in the keyhole & then they come out. I found belting the nut towards the front of the car moved it enough.

Some galvanized roofing bolts from B&Q were good replacements.