Snow Damaged Front Bumper

[98CamryLE]

Well, last weekend it snowed in SE Wisconsin, and as I was pulling out of my work's parking lot, I had to "plow" through a bit of snow. Well, when I got home I noticed that the snow had pushed it's way through the lower center grill, knocking it out of place.

After pulling most of the snow out, I found the grill piece (unbroken) in front of the radiator.

My question is- does anyone know if it just snaps back into place, or did I do permanent damage to my front bumper? Usually I'd be the first to pop the hood and start taking stuff apart, but it's still extremely cold here, and we're supposed to get another day or two worth of snow. (I also leave for work when it's dark, and don't get back home until dark- so it's difficult for me to get a good look)


I've tried looking at the repair diagrams that are listed in the Sticky- it only shows how to remove the whole bumper itself- and not the individual pieces of the bumper.

Any help is appreciated!

Picture of the lower grill piece below:

[CharmCityES]

it snaps right back into place...very easy fix and no damage done

[clarkgrizwald]

wow its dark when you leave and dark when you get home? how many hours do you work a week?

[white3ch0c0late]

Originally Posted by clarkgrizwald

wow its dark when you leave and dark when you get home? how many hours do you work a week?

He's a college student. My days are pretty similar, especially during cross country season. 6am start, don't get home 'till like 7 or 8pm.

[/threadjack]


98CamryLE, don't worry. It snaps back into place. Most grills of most cars are either attached to the hood or attached to the bumper with clips or bolts. Yours attaches with clips, so you're good. Just snap it on.

[s0uthstar85]

Camry ≠ Snowplow.

[JAKSTER]

Oh Crap

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[geoff5093]

Upload the images to Photobucket, then copy the link with the IMG tags.

[98CamryLE]

First of all, thank you to everyone who responded... I'm very relieved that I didn't do any permanent damage to my car. In the future I'll have to be more careful...

Originally Posted by clarkgrizwald

wow its dark when you leave and dark when you get home? how many hours do you work a week?

Wow- I guess I have to update my profile if it still says that I'm a college student....

I'm actually a high school teacher- I leave for work at about 6:15am- to get to school at about 7am... and I leave school at 4:15ish... and get home at 5.

The school day is actually from 8:30-3:45, but students often need/want help outside of class, so I come in early and stay late. Add in faculty meetings and such... and I put in plenty of hours.

Also, because I just graduated from college, I also have a weekend job- to help with paying off my loans.

[JAKSTER]