HI guys I know that you are tired of me starting pointless threads but i used the search and no one has made a thread to how to replace you front bumpper on a 96 camaro I am kind of lost about what to do in general I did unlosesn the plastic pieces from under the hood But I will post pics of the new bumper and the old bumper I am having a really tough time with tbis I already broke a tool

 

Go to google and type in "how do I replace the front bumper cover on fbody or camaro". You should pull up a couple links where there are pic's showing you every bolt that needs to be removed. From what I seen, you have to remove the 7 plastic pieces on top that you refer too,and the little metal piece on each side screwed into the radiator support, then under the bottom, there are 3 more plastic retainers like the 7 on top. While you down there, remove the black plastic splash guards under the bumper cover on each corner, this will give you access to where the bumper cover is attached to the fender on each side. According to the site I read, once this is done, just lift off the bumper cover. I haven't done it yet but that is what they say! Hope this helps. Good luck

 

ok I will keep at it I hope it works

 

I replaced the bumper so alls good it was hard as hell