Gotta luv the forums. If it wasn't for them ( and all the helpful members) I'd probably be driving a LOT more stock PT!
For the bumpers we took the upper grille off, but not the lower if I remember correctly. The install requires ramps or jacks & a drill for the screws. They took 20 min. or so each to go on. Not bad. I kinda like the grey bumpers on yours...If I didn't have the chrome I'd have kept mine grey, but would have done the SEM paint application DIY. I saw a 2001-2 the other day with the SEM painted bumpers & they looked slick! No tape marks & a nice deep sheen. SWEET!