[godlystorm]

Hi,
i have just recently purchased a used Corolla 2016. The car apparently has had impact damage to the front bumper and it's not aligned correctly. Does anyone have experience in re-aligning the front bumper and ideas about how to DIY??

THanks

 

[Antomir]

Well I think it doesn't even require a kindergarten knowledge to see that the bumper is damaged and was repaired in some way. It's very clear in the picture. Most likely, that vehicle sustained damage in the front so the mounting area of the bumper or the headlight is probably bent in some way.

 

[theone45]

could be an aftermarket bumper that doesn't fit 100%

 

[godlystorm]

well, i know mistakes were made but i still need to fix it...

 

[SupremeCorolla451]

Either the hit that the previous person had with the car knocked the bumper off it's clips or broke the clips. Best way to find out is by removing the bumper and reinstalling it. Here's a DIY on here on how to do so: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/377-11th-gen-corolla-2014-scion-im-2016/1210858-14-16-corolla-front-bumper-removal-video.html

 

[RichBinAZ]

...and here is a place you may be able to get parts from - I'm sure there are more. This was just a google search result

I did have to fix my daughters fiesta one time after a bumper bash and it looks like your picture - stuff misaligned etc.
It's not that bad of a job providing the damage is limited to the crushable part of the bumper system. Find 12 in the first embedded link above.
If the frame supporting the "impact bar" is buckled, it's more than a simple fix and will likely need to go to a body shop, unless the buckling is very very minor.

 

[godlystorm]

...and here is a place you may be able to get parts from - I'm sure there are more. This was just a google search result

I did have to fix my daughters fiesta one time after a bumper bash and it looks like your picture - stuff misaligned etc.
It's not that bad of a job providing the damage is limited to the crushable part of the bumper system. Find 12 in the first embedded link above.
If the frame supporting the "impact bar" is buckled, it's more than a simple fix and will likely need to go to a body shop, unless the buckling is very very minor.

Thanks for all the replies. i am going to take down the bumper and see how bad the is damage. hopefully it's just the bumper mis-alignment.