Hey, I noticed where the fender connects to bumper on passenger side the clips or something is messed up.. In the pic below you can see what is the fix for this?
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JohnFl819
There are tabs on the bumper that snap into a plastic clip that runs along the area where the fender and bumper meet. As long as nothing is broken, it should just snap back into place.
If you zoom in closely on your picture you can see a couple of the tabs.
Prior to beginning, try to see if the tabs are pointing straight in. If they are bent, you may need to try and straighten them some. You just need to make sure that they will all go into the groove of the plastic clip. There is probably a screw on the inner wheel well that needs to be backed out as well which goes through the bottom tab.
Push on the front corner of the bumper while simultaneously pulling up on the wheel well portion of the bumper and get the bumper tabs started into the clip. Once it is lined up, give it a few good smacks with a closed fist and it should lock into place. Having a helper to push on the bumper might make the job easier.
If the tab that the screw goes through is broken, you may have some extra work to do.
If you zoom in closely on your picture you can see a couple of the tabs.
Prior to beginning, try to see if the tabs are pointing straight in. If they are bent, you may need to try and straighten them some. You just need to make sure that they will all go into the groove of the plastic clip. There is probably a screw on the inner wheel well that needs to be backed out as well which goes through the bottom tab.
Push on the front corner of the bumper while simultaneously pulling up on the wheel well portion of the bumper and get the bumper tabs started into the clip. Once it is lined up, give it a few good smacks with a closed fist and it should lock into place. Having a helper to push on the bumper might make the job easier.
If the tab that the screw goes through is broken, you may have some extra work to do.
Like I stated in thread... A small drop of clear silicone solved my issue. Hasn't popped out since.
If the bumper keeps popping out of the bracket, replace it. It could be defective from factory. Bumper shouldn’t pop out unless in an accident. The bumper could be warped also.
You can add a set of these things. Looks good to some people and gives a modded look.
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If you search for videos "bumper cover repair clips" you will get some ideas on how to repair the tabs that clip into the retainer on body side. I've used zip-ties when repairing these tabs on Mazda 3 that I had some years ago. It held for years after and until I sold it...
If you are not comfortable with attempting this kind of repair, your next option to retain OE look is to replace the bumper cover...
If you are not comfortable with attempting this kind of repair, your next option to retain OE look is to replace the bumper cover...
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