442 86 442 Chrome Strips

[Erika Lee]

Does anyone know how to remove the chrome strips on the rear bumper?

 

[Doug Chahoy]

Usually nuts and or plastic push clips. I believe you need to totally disassemble the bumper

 

[Erika Lee]

Usually nuts and or plastic push clips. I believe you need to totally disassemble the bumper

THAT is the answer I didn’t want LOL! That’s what I was afraid of. Thank you for responding.

 

[L92 OLDS]

Does anyone know how to remove the chrome strips on the rear bumper?

They are glued in and the adhesive takes some serious patience to remove without damaging the facia. Take your time and use some good solvent. I don't remember what I used on the 87'

 

[Erika Lee]

Thank you! I will try that before disassembling the bumper.

 

[69hurstolds]

Note how they're slid into the hole behind the section that circumfrences the side marker lamp. The portion under the license plate is similar, but there's little tabs on those 1/2 rectangle stainless pieces you have to get to from behind.

Ensure you try and not stretch the old one and you can use it as a guide to trim the new piece to the exact length you need. I used to know the length but I never wrote it down. Thus, I forget sh*t.

 

[Erika Lee]

Note how they're slid into the hole behind the section that circumfrences the side marker lamp. The portion under the license plate is similar, but there's little tabs on those 1/2 rectangle stainless pieces you have to get to from behind.

Ensure you try and not stretch the old one and you can use it as a guide to trim the new piece to the exact length you need. I used to know the length but I never wrote it down. Thus, I forget sh*t.

I was able to get the strip off without bending or braking anything and retained the little tabs...going to remove the old adhesive and install the new trim. Thank you for the help! Very useful!!

 

[Erika Lee]

Before and after. Thanks so much for the assistance! Now... can anyone tell me what this is?

 

[69hurstolds]

That is your Manifold Absolute Pressure, or MAP for short. Should have only 1 vacuum hose to it, and the wiring you see there. Your ECM needs this. Part of the computer system to control emissions properly.

 

[69hurstolds]

FYI- although it's a tad hard to tell, I believe you have an incorrect year "Oldsmobile" emblem on your trunklid under your 442 decal. I'm guessing it's either a newer year than 88 or from a different model. If you need one, I have NOS ones for $35 plus shipping. Not a Chinesium knock off.

Should be a bit more raised in appearance, although not quite as pronounced as the front bumper emblem. GM p/n 20000969. It has the open leg "m" in the center.

Should look more like this when installed: