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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 11:42 PM
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Hi, I'm new to the whole "car scene" and decided to attempt a DIY HIDs for low and fog lights. Finished after a couple of hours, but I'm having trouble putting the bumper back on. Left tab and center is on but I can't get my right tab to fall into place. Anyone have any tips on doing this or should I take it to the dealer or autobody shop as a last resort.
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 07:41 AM
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From what i heard, the front bumper is a @$#! to put back on. You will probably need 2 people to help assist you better. Good luck
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 11:08 AM
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Finally got it back on!
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 11:56 AM
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Finally got it back on!
I saw your thread and tried to follow the tips, but I still can't get it back on. How'd you manage to get yours back on?!
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 03:37 PM
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totally subscribing, about to take my bumper off and replace it. Any tips or tricks you can recommend?
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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totally subscribing, about to take my bumper off and replace it. Any tips or tricks you can recommend?
Watch the video on YouTube regarding how to take it off. As for putting it back on, I would just do the top middle first. After that I'm not sure but other CL members said do in tab at a time and have patience. Also it helps a lot to have 2 people doing it.
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 07:30 PM
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I saw your thread and tried to follow the tips, but I still can't get it back on. How'd you manage to get yours back on?!
Screw the top bolt in and then start to line up everything on the passenger side and screw the bolts in and make your way across the car.
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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Screw the top bolt in and then start to line up everything on the passenger side and screw the bolts in and make your way across the car.
Yeah my passenger side is in but my driver side doesn't line up, hmm. That 10m bolt that's at the very bottom of the fender well. How did you line that that up with your bumper?
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 12:00 AM
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You will probably need 2 people to help assist you better.
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 02:13 AM
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I do the top first then work my way to the side..
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by blegroswro
You will probably need 2 people to help assist you better.
Yes, this!

Also you got to lay on the floor and make sure the covers are probably lined up on the bottom. Sometimes one cover gets on top of another and then it throws it all off.
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