'00 Bumper cover

[NewKens1]

I just bought a '00 OBW. The front bumper has a crack in it. How are they removed to repair them?

[porcupine73]

[brus brother]

That's the best you could do Porcupine?

[porcupine73]

hehe, it was kind of short notice.

 

Here's what the little plastic pop fasteners on '00obw look like.:

[Rooster2]

My 99 Leggy OBW has a tear in the rear bumper cover. I keep scouting the wrecking yards for a replacement cover. I would guess the same plastic pop fasteners are used to attach the cover that are used on the front bumper. Is that right?

[gbhrps]

You are correct! The front and rear covers are basically attached in the same manner. Most of the plastic plugs have a centre section that you pry part way out, releasing the larger section of the plug. You usually find 5 or six along the top of the bumper cover, and another 5 or 6 along the underside. The only other fasteners are at the wheel well, screws or small boots, usually no more than 3 or 4. Be aware that if you have fog lights in the front bumper cover you may have to wrestle them out first. My last 02 OBW needed a bulb replacement in one and the fog light was a bitc* to get out (no room, rusted bolts). Once the cover is off, see if a body shop can repair your old one. If its just a tear, it may be repairable for less cost than a new cover. In some cases the damage is so far gone to make it cheaper to just get another one. Good Luck!