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Old Dec 7, 2025 | 07:13 PM
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Question Front bumper molding

Hit a piece of concrete dropped by another driver, and the front bumper molding was dragged off.
When I try to put it back, there's quite some resistance.
Should I just force it on?

The guy in YouTube video below made it looks like it should just pop right in, but it's not happening on mine.
I don't want to end up in a situation where the piece is stuck half-way and being loose.





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Old Dec 9, 2025 | 09:39 PM
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Have to inspect the tabs on the bumper. The tabs on the trim look fine in your photos.

The bumper tabs may have some damage like the photo below.



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Thanks & good point; will take a closer look at the bumper tabs when weather clears up
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I would apply some clear silicone (RTV) to several of the tabs. This will add some additional grip in case some of the tabs are not as tight as installed originally.
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