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Bumper Bracket or Side Support Replacement This guide requires the following supplies: Drill Bits Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Remove the bumper cover from the vehicle. Use a door trim panel tool to loosen and remove all the clips/screws that are holding the bumper cover to the vehicle. The clips/screws are located on the end of the bumper cover in the wheelwell and along the top and bottom throughout the cover. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 2 Disconnect any wires or connectors such as fog lights from the bumper. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 3 If there is no damage to the bumper cover set it aside in a safe location. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 4 Locate the bumper brackets on the right and left side of the vehicle below the fe...

Plastic Bumper Cover Replacement PARTS Buffing Ball Bumper Cover TOOLS Screwdriver DA Sander Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Remove the bumper cover from the vehicle (use a door trim panel tool for clips or screwdriver for screws). Remove all the clips/screws that are holding the bumper cover to the vehicle. 2 Once the bumper cover is removed you will need to lightly sand the scuffed area. Start with a heavier grit sandpaper working up to a lighter grit paper until the scuff is removed and the surface is smooth. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 3 Clean the area so that it is free of dirt. 4 Apply a thin coat of body filler to the sanded area, following manufacturer's instructions. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 5 Sand the area where you applied body filler until i...

Rear Bumper Cover Replacement This guide requires the following supplies: Basecoat Clear Coat Paint Suite Primer Soapy Water Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Remove the cover from the vehicle. To do this use a door trim panel tool to loosen and remove all the clips that are holding the bumper cover to the vehicle. The vehicle may have screws holding the cover on that will need to be removed. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 2 Take the new Rear Bumper Cover and ensuring it has been primed or sealed before paint is applied (Many new OEM and aftermarket covers come pre-primed). Manufacturers may recommend this primer not to be removed as it is designed for better paint adhesion. 3 Clean the entire rear bumper cover to remove any contaminations such as dirt, grease or dust. Photo may not be specific to yo...