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Old Feb 26, 2022 | 08:19 PM
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Bumper Cover Gap

Bumper cover has been off for a while, and putting it back on I can't for the life of me fix this gap. Nothing seems broken, but I can't get it to tuck in like it's supposed to, it's like there's nothing to clip into underneath the headlight. Any ideas?



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Old Feb 27, 2022 | 12:19 AM
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There's a plastic locator rail type thingie that it clips into, but I never figured out how to make it stay in. Not sure if it deforms when removed and reinstalled. You have the screw at the back of the corner marker right?
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Old Feb 27, 2022 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Loki
There's a plastic locator rail type thingie that it clips into, but I never figured out how to make it stay in. Not sure if it deforms when removed and reinstalled. You have the screw at the back of the corner marker right?
Yeah the screw is in. I've tried repeatedly to get in place, not sure what's going on with it but the gap sure is annoying.
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Old Feb 27, 2022 | 11:55 AM
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There should be a piece of plastic attached to the headlight, which clips the bumper on. A lot of times the clip is broken and needs replaced.
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Old Feb 28, 2022 | 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by _JB_
There should be a piece of plastic attached to the headlight, which clips the bumper on. A lot of times the clip is broken and needs replaced.
This part?

https://www.getoemparts.com/oem-part...-lh-f151500u1e
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Old Feb 28, 2022 | 03:52 PM
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Yep, that's it. If you look at pictures you'll see two triangle looking tabs, those clip into the two holes and prevent bumper gap. Are you missing these pieces?
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Old Mar 1, 2022 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by _JB_
Yep, that's it. If you look at pictures you'll see two triangle looking tabs, those clip into the two holes and prevent bumper gap. Are you missing these pieces?
I can't tell without taking the bumper off, so I just ordered the pieces from atkins rotary and we'll see if they help or not. Thank you for the assistance.
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