2003 Matrix Lower Grille

[arnie6]

I have some damage to the lower grille of my matrix and i was wondering if there was anything I could do to avoid having to change the entire bumper and fog light assmebly. I was told by Toyota that I would have to change my entire front end? any opinions?

[xrs22]

Unless u go w/a billet grill and cover it. I don't know if that piece even comes out.

[911xrs]

Your Toyota dealer probably suggested to replace the bumper because of the weakness caused by the accident ( crack,etc) that you can not see. I have scrape the bottom valances of my 2003 xrs often enough especialy around speed bumps and killer sidewalk that have to much slope here in Montreal. But I have replaced the parts succesfully with parts ordered from the following site: http://www.partstrain.com/ . They are very cheap and the parts are of OEM quality.
You can get them painted at your local bodyshop. I remove the front valances for winter.
A driver side bottom front valance is $381.00 CDN from a dealer compared to $128.00 US.