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Is there suppose to be a gap between the plastic fender trim and bumper?

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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 08:49 AM
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Is there suppose to be a gap between the plastic fender trim and bumper?

well I have noticed these since when I picked up the car..
thought it was normal, but after seeing some pictures, it looks wrong.
there's a gap between the black plastic fender and the bumper..
both on the front bumper and the rear bumper..
I could also see small indent on the plastic trim which looks like it is suppose to go under the bumper..
Is this normal or do I need to get it fixed by the dealer?
 
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 08:56 AM
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If you are talking about the black plastic on the bumper itself, then no, it's suppose to be snug against the bumper. Needs to be fixed by the dealer.


If you are talking about the black plastic around the wheel well mating to the black plastic on the bumper, yes there is a bit of a gap between the two pieces at the joint.

Help?
 
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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pics would best explain this....
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 10:03 AM
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Thanks I was talking about the black plastic around the wheel well and the black plastic on bumper.

I'm just too lazy to take any pictures..
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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if you're talking about the front where the front fender/hood meets with the bumper, then yes there should be a small gap. i wondered that myself when i first got delivered but i've noticed this gap on all models.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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I was wondering on the front and the back. Thanks.
 
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