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Old 01-04-2009, 08:11 PM
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So I got some bumper plugs from HTG and when I went to install them I couldn't get one of em in. The bracket behind the bumper skin seems to be loose. Any suggestions (aside from taking off my bumper) to get this other one on? I look foolish driving around with only one.
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That is the same thing that happened to me. I could get one and the other one was loose and laying within the bumper. Bottom line for me i took about 10mins out of my day and took the bumper off and put the other plug on...
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Damn, I'm not really feelin that option right now. It'll have to be done on a weekend if I go that route. Maybe I'll just keep messin around with it. Thanks
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What else should I do while the bumper is off?
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If the plugs on the inside of the bumper haven't fallen in try this. I took a pair of pliers and lightly squeezed the ends of the plugs before I tried to put them in. Dont crush them just give it a pinch.

Worked well for me.

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Just one of the brackets is loose. I got the other one in just fine lol
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Taking off the bumper is not terribly difficult...it takes about 30 minutes by the time you take it off and put it back on.
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Eeek. I just noticed how disgusting my calipers look...add that to list of shit I want to get done eventually
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I love paintin' the calipers...the S, Anna's Accord and my VW Passat all have painted calipers. Nasty, stock-looking calipers FTL!!
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Originally Posted by airgate' date='Jan 5 2009, 02:30 PM
Taking off the bumper is not terribly difficult...it takes about 30 minutes by the time you take it off and toss it on the floor
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