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YOUR RESEARCHGot hit in the parking garage this morning, rear bumper question
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Install using clips - females inside the bumper and males
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Seems that it is installed using clips - females inside the bumper and males on the bumperette.
Got hit in the parking garage this morning, rear bumper question
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They are installed via a 8mm Allen Head bolt that goes up from the bottom.
Got hit in the parking garage this morning, rear bumper question
Use pair of heavy padded bumper pads
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Bumperettes are easily replaced, but in my NYC garage, I use a pair of heavy padded bumper pads that clip to the wheel wells.
Got hit in the parking garage this morning, rear bumper question
Check rest of the bumper
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I would check the rest of the bumper for spider cracks in the paint.
Got hit in the parking garage this morning, rear bumper question
Replace came in
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Got hit in the parking garage this morning, rear bumper question
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Someone must have backed up into my car while parked FAR AWAY from everyone in a parking garage this morning.
Badly scratched and dented the two bumpers on either side of my license plate. Question, are these easy to replace and is it a DIY project? Or do I need a complete new bumper. I carry high deductibles on my insurance otherwise it wouldn't much matter to me. Thanks in advance.
I would check the rest of the bumper for spider cracks in the paint. I got hit and just a small scuff in the bumperett but the rear of the bumper got flexed to much and cracked the paint. Had the whole thing repainted.
My bumperette was scuffed and also now is loose. Seems that it is installed using clips - females inside the bumper and males on the bumperette. My female (s) may be missing as when I try to mate the clips by pushing the bumperette back in, nothing grips. So, once I refurbish how do I reattach - glue? How do I find Eric?- FYI I'm new to this forum. Danke, Grretl.
Contact Eric at
[email removed]
. Or go to his website bumperplugs.com. He is very responsive. I ordered a set of bumper plugs and am weighing options for the bumperettes. Since mine were damaged, Eric has to order new ones and have them painted. I have some rock chips and bumper scratches so I may replace the entire bumper.
Bumperettes are easily replaced, but in my NYC garage, I use a pair of heavy padded bumper pads that clip to the wheel wells. The provide a good cushion for the inevitable taps.
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My 04 uses a torx bolt. Not sure when that change came in.
Regardless, they are very easy to remove and reinstall. Just loosen the bolt and they lift right off. To reinstall, put them back in place and retighten the bolt.
