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Toyobaru Front End Swap


Install is pretty self explanatory so I'll just mention the parts required and give some pointers as to the particularities of each option.

The front ends of all available Toyobaru models can be completely interchanged. However, more than just the bumper is required.

Below, I'll give you an overview of the basic idea behind interchangeability, some specific things you need to watch out for when doing this mod and then the parts list as far as I have it.

Also, since most will be interested in the Facelift bumpers I did not include the Preface part lists.

As usual I'm not liable if anything gets broken or goes wrong or is not road law compliant in your country.

The basics

If you own a BRZ Preface, BRZ Facelift, GT86 Preface (also known as FRS), or GT86 Facelift, you have a lot of options when it comes to changing the front end of your car.

In theory, there are 16 different front end conversions you can do just by swapping out the front bumper.

And if you want to get into changing the headlights and fender garnishes, the possibilities are even greater.
But manufacturers are aware that people will try to swap parts around, so they purposely change some details between models to make it a little harder. They want people to buy the entire facelifted product, not just the changed components.

This is why the seat mountings in the '88-'91 Civic/CRX were changed, for example, to prevent people from dropping the more desirable CRX seats into their cheaper Civics.

What to look out for

When doing this for yourself, please keep in mind some peculiarities:

-the GT86/FR-S Preface has its blinkers in the bumper. This is not the case with ANY of the available swapping options.
(You may want to swap out the headlights or find another solution to stay road law compliant)

 -The BRZ preface has its daytime running lights (DRL) in the bumper. While this is may not be as serious a road law issue, it's worth being noted that other solutions must be found.
(For example, Aftermarket DRLs are available for the BRZ Facelift bumper.
Alternately, using the Preface BRZ headlights and wiring the parking lights as DRLs is a popular modification.)



 

The headlight washer nozzle

If you have one of the car's versions with headlight washers (i.e.European models) then you will have this issue.


On the left is the Preface adapter (white) and on the right you can see the Facelift Version (black).

Mobirise

The tiny geometric changes to the plug are far more of a problem than the obvious 90 degree angle change. The nozzles will leak heavily when transplanted to another hydraulic system.


So how to solve this? As I didn't want to spend much time on it I modified the counterpart to the nozzle to fit. 
With a power drill and dremel this is quite easy to do. 
Or if you're lucky you may be able to buy a used pair from a wrecked car, then just press the connectors into the old hose. 

I discourage the purchase of the entire hydraulic assembly.
However, there seems to be a ~80€ solution I have fond for the Toyota version, I'm trying to find out if this works for Subaru, too.

BRZ Facelift part numbers

(prices are indicative and may vary)

57702CA270 Bumper - 276€
57731CA440 Front Grille - 38€
57707CA191 Holder bumper L - 21€
57707CA181 Holder Bumper R - 21€ 

57731CA350 Side Cover A Front L (w/fog lamp cutout, alternatives are available) - 14€
57731CA360 Side Cover A Front R (w/fog lamp cutout, alternatives are available) - 14€
57731CA470 Side Cover B Bumper Left (alternatives or DRL are available)- 14€
57731CA460 Side Cover B Bumper Right (alternatives or DRL are available) - 14€

+Daytime Running Light Solution

For models with Headlight Cleaning systems:
86636CA351 Headlight Cleaner Nozzle - 72€
86636CA341 Headlight Cleaner Nozzle - 72 €
86636CA320EN Headlight Cleaner Nozzle Cover (Caution, various colors available) - 32€
86636CA330EN Headlight Cleaner Nozzle Cover (Caution, various colors available) - 32€


2x [Adaptation from Wash Nozzle to washing hose. I made a fitting but there may be a solution, see below]

GT86 Facelift part numbers

Essentially you require the same parts as for the BRZ.

(prices are indicitative and may vary)

SU003-06826 Bumper - ~ 550€
SU003-06844 Front Grille - ~50€
SU003-07495 Holder Bumper L - 30€
SU003-07494 Holder Bumper R - 30€

SU003-06844 Side Cover Front L (w/fog lamp cutout, alternatives are available) - 15€
SU003-06843 Side Cover Front R (w/fog lamp cutout, alternatives are available)

+A Solution for the Front Blinkers

For models with Headlight Cleaning systems:
SU003-06646 Headlight Cleaner Nozzle L - 72€
SU003-06645 Headlight Cleaner Nozzle R - 72 €
SU003-06644 Headlight Cleaner Nozzle Cover (Caution, various colors available) - ~45€
SU003-06637 Headlight Cleaner Nozzle Cover (Caution, various colors available) - ~45€

SU003-06647 Headlight Cleaner Hose Assy (I found this recently, it may actually solve the problem with the washer nozzle fitment) - 80€

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