That damn gap between rear bumper and fender
#1
That damn gap between rear bumper and fender
I seem to recall others having an issue with this gap opening up. Anyone come up with a solution? Is my only option to remove the whole bumper cover and use new 3M tape?
#3
I remember reading about it, then checking mine and finding I had a gap. I think you have to remove the tail light on that side and then pushing the corner of the bumper up so it engages into the clip. It seems like some are not pushed in and aren't clicked in. That was quite a while ago, I can't remember what site, but it sure worked.
#4
Hello are you talking about this area? I circled it in red. I too am having a little problem. Looks like the bumper wants to lift or is not pushed in all the way. I haven't had a chance to remove the bumper completely and inspect.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
#6
Mine is perfect but I fixed that issue on a customer car by removing the bracket and taping gently the metal behind it, inwards just a little...
It brought the bumper edges in, making them flush with the sheet metal.
Easy fix but you'll have to almost remove the bumper to gain enough access.
It brought the bumper edges in, making them flush with the sheet metal.
Easy fix but you'll have to almost remove the bumper to gain enough access.
#7
Mine is perfect but I fixed that issue on a customer car by removing the bracket and taping gently the metal behind it, inwards just a little...
It brought the bumper edges in, making them flush with the sheet metal.
Easy fix but you'll have to almost remove the bumper to gain enough access.
It brought the bumper edges in, making them flush with the sheet metal.
Easy fix but you'll have to almost remove the bumper to gain enough access.
Sorry to be a pain... just want to know how to fix it right.
#8
Yeah the bumper snaps in at the sides and at this place, by the tail lamps...
When I say bracket, it's more like a black plastic guide that is bolted to the body.
It holds the bumper lined up by those tabs that go in the bumper slots.
Sometimes, you can loosen that guide and shift it enough to help the bumper line up.
If it's a snapping back problem, you have two reasons for that...
Either you're not applying the right pressure for it to snap, or, the slot on the bumper is deformed (due to forcing) or broke.
Without pictures, it's kinda hard to grasp all this if you haven't seen the car with the bumper off.
When I say bracket, it's more like a black plastic guide that is bolted to the body.
It holds the bumper lined up by those tabs that go in the bumper slots.
Sometimes, you can loosen that guide and shift it enough to help the bumper line up.
If it's a snapping back problem, you have two reasons for that...
Either you're not applying the right pressure for it to snap, or, the slot on the bumper is deformed (due to forcing) or broke.
Without pictures, it's kinda hard to grasp all this if you haven't seen the car with the bumper off.
#9
Hello are you talking about this area? I circled it in red. I too am having a little problem. Looks like the bumper wants to lift or is not pushed in all the way. I haven't had a chance to remove the bumper completely and inspect.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
#10
Well, I wish I had checked in with this thread one more time before I decided to go with my redneck/ghetto fix. Shoulda known Pascal would have an answer.
In an attempt to preserve my dignity I won't go into detail. I'll just say it's fixed now, and no one would ever know how without removing the taillight housing.
In an attempt to preserve my dignity I won't go into detail. I'll just say it's fixed now, and no one would ever know how without removing the taillight housing.