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Front tow hook removal? - 2/9/2006 1:47:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		Need help.....Adding a factory brush guard to my H3....I removed the tow hooks and bolts from the tow hook back plates. I was expecting the plates to drop off like my Rubicon but low and behold they did not and they still seem to be attached to the frame some how? I did not have more time today to see what was going on but does any one know what is up with their removal so I can get my brush guard on? Thanks in advance

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RE: Front tow hook removal? - 2/9/2006 2:27:35 PM   
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Need help.....Adding a factory brush guard to my H3....I removed the tow hooks and bolts from the tow hook back plates. I was expecting the plates to drop off like my Rubicon but low and behold they did not and they still seem to be attached to the frame some how? I did not have more time today to see what was going on but does any one know what is up with their removal so I can get my brush guard on? Thanks in advance




That was your first mistake thinking it was like a JEEP..

You mean after you removed the two 18MM bolts in both plates?....Right?

There is a Torx head screw in the center of the Tow hook plates, that also has to come out...Only on the front ones..rear one doesn't have the screw.

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RE: Front tow hook removal? - 2/9/2006 9:09:03 PM   
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Thanks for the info........Yes I took the 18mm bolts of the plates...........Do you know how to access this torx bolt? It is not from the front of my plates nor from anywhere else that I can see from the back.....At this point I am assuming I have to start taking the bumper and header panel off to access the torx bolt? Thanks in advance....................

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RE: Front tow hook removal? - 2/9/2006 9:30:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		Here is a picture of the front, showing the Torx head screw in the center...




And here is the backside..Maybe if you don't have the screw, then a short dowl pin as seen in this picture maybe all that is holding your's on..Give it a good tug..maybe it is rusted on is all.



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RE: Front tow hook removal? - 2/9/2006 9:57:01 PM   
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Status: offline 		Here is my plate...........Unfortunately no access for me........Looks like the bumper is coming off........

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RE: Front tow hook removal? - 2/9/2006 10:14:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hopefully this is a better pic that shows I have no access from the front. I have an early H3 and maybe they changed it mid production....


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RE: Front tow hook removal? - 2/9/2006 10:25:13 PM   
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Hopefully this is a better pic that shows I have no access from the front. I have an early H3 and maybe they changed it mid production....


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There can't be anything else holding it on then..Just give it a rap with a hammer and a block of wood to jar it loose...Because that looks just like the rear one on mine and it was slightly stuck on after I removed the two bolts...Watch your toes!

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RE: Front tow hook removal? - 2/10/2006 12:33:22 AM   
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Status: offline 		It is definitely bolted on. I managed to pry it out a little bit and can see threads from a bolt from behind the bumper. Looks like I have a big project ahead of me this weekend!

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RE: Front tow hook removal? - 2/10/2006 1:53:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		there's another bolt behind that plate, you have to remove the entire bumper. It took me 4 hours to install my SMA HD Brushguard, learned it all from the other forum (H3source.com).

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RE: Front tow hook removal? - 2/10/2006 2:59:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks, I was hoping someone could get me some info on this!!!!!!!!!!! I just read the other thread!

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RE: Front tow hook removal? - 2/10/2006 3:15:19 AM   
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RE: Front tow hook removal? - 2/10/2006 8:52:22 AM   
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It is definitely bolted on. I managed to pry it out a little bit and can see threads from a bolt from behind the bumper. Looks like I have a big project ahead of me this weekend!


Hmmm..I'm surprised, but as you said, it must be because you have an earlier version...Sure makes things a pain...Sorry I couldn't be of more help

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RE: Front tow hook removal? - 2/10/2006 9:41:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		Just checked mine, I have the torx head screw. Question; After the 18mm bolts and torx screw are removed, it should fall off???

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RE: Front tow hook removal? - 2/10/2006 10:10:35 PM   
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Just checked mine, I have the torx head screw. Question; After the 18mm bolts and torx screw are removed, it should fall off???


Yes...So leave the screw in untill last, so you won't let it swivel and maybe scratch the bumper.

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RE: Front tow hook removal? - 2/11/2006 4:34:56 PM   
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dilo2001gt's photo gallery 		ya mines a early version does not have it but i was at a dealship today and the new ones have them

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