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Old 04-03-2010, 08:13 PM
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Default Front bumper came off

I parked too close to parking spot bump so when I backed up the front bumper came off. I have attached pictures. Some of the screws that hold the bumper are missing and at least one of the screw holes ruptured (so the screw won't hold). I would like to know if I'm better off taking to dealer or body shop.

I'm in Chicago if anyone can recommend any local body shops/dealers.
 
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Old 04-05-2010, 12:40 PM
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There are a couple screws in the wheel well holding the bumper on, but at least the part you're showing is just clips that you should be able to push back in.
 
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Old 04-05-2010, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by eMacPaul
There are a couple screws in the wheel well holding the bumper on, but at least the part you're showing is just clips that you should be able to push back in.
I did that for the other side. The other side looked just like the one that is popped out. However it's really hard to pop that one side back in. I don't know why and I don't want to break any of the plastic. Also, one of the holes for the screws ruptured so the screw won't hold. Finally, it seems that some of the paint came off the on side that is now popped back in place. It seems that there was some sort of seal that also came off and took some of the paint with it.
 
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Old 04-06-2010, 11:23 PM
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Bad luck there. If that happened to me I would have the excuse to change my SE front to the S Line front.
 
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