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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 06:12 PM
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Plastic part found laying inside car in front of radiator. Just bought, 2004 base model. Is it even a Lexus part?


Thought it might be from front bumper or grille, but everything there is intact and complete.
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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 07:18 PM
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If it was a Lexus part I would expect that there are some markings cast into the plastic. Other than that I don't recognize it...
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Old Aug 4, 2017 | 06:53 AM
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I think it's part of the front bumper front lower grill.
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look to see if theres a vin tag on the crash bar behind the bumper,it easy to see with a flashlight.if there isnt its has been hit.
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That's a one dollar Federal Reserve note. You can use it to purchase things, and it's legal tender for all debts public and private.

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Originally Posted by Fixman

I think it's part of the front bumper front lower grill.
Fixman was closest. It was part of the front bumper lower grill, but on the Driver side. Well done. Snapped in place from behind, seems to be there just to reinforce the fragile, delicate grille plastic.
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Originally Posted by jimbosr1
look to see if theres a vin tag on the crash bar behind the bumper,it easy to see with a flashlight.if there isnt its has been hit.
Correct. I found the exact same part just below my front bumper immediately after t-boning a truck.
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