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Replacing Front Bumper Clips

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Replacing Front Bumper Clips

Post by Lyons » Thu Aug 10, 2017 2:48 pm

I had the front bumper off this morning to replace a faulty parking sensor and while I was removing it I was obviously a little rough with the clips/guides on each side in front of the wing. Both clips on each side have broken so the bumper no longer clips back into place.

I already had all the screws retightened at the front before I realised and didn't have time to remove for a better look, but from what I could see the bit of plastic with the clips on it actually appears to be held on with 2 screws just. Can anyone confirm if this is the case? If so, it would be dead handy to replace I assume.

I also managed to break a small area of the mesh at the front. I stuck my finger in to pull the bumper forward without realising the mesh was made of the most fragile stuff in the world! Anyone have a part number for a replacement grill?
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Re: Replacing Front Bumper Clips

Post by Lyons » Thu Aug 10, 2017 2:50 pm

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Re: Replacing Front Bumper Clips

Post by Lyons » Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:00 pm

Part number 4 appears to be the bracket I need.

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Anyone confirm its easily replaced?

Part 6 is the grill, however there are 2 part numbers; 51117111767 and then 51117123956 for vehicles with Sports Package. Mine is a Sport, but is this what it refers too? Or does it mean the 4.8/Le Mans kit?

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