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Interior/Exterior Front bumper cover not lined up after changing to Aero Grille

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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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Front bumper cover not lined up after changing to Aero Grille

I finished up putting the Aero Grille on the stock MCS grille. When I put the bumper back on, it did not line up properly. As you look at the front of the car, there is a slight gap on the right hand side - maybe 1/2 an inch, and on the right, the edge is pulled in too far. I tried adjusting the 2 bolts in the wheel wells and loosening off all the bolts/screws and re-aligning without success.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!

Robin.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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pics will go a long way in this case...

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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Take it all the way off & start over. Make sure all the slots hook on along the top of the bumper.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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ok, you are on the correct spot, those 2 bolts should be out of line. In other words, you need to adjust them.

Originally Posted by rwalkerphl
I finished up putting the Aero Grille on the stock MCS grille. When I put the bumper back on, it did not line up properly. As you look at the front of the car, there is a slight gap on the right hand side - maybe 1/2 an inch, and on the right, the edge is pulled in too far. I tried adjusting the 2 bolts in the wheel wells and loosening off all the bolts/screws and re-aligning without success.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!

Robin.
 
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