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Bumpers

A bumper is located in the rear-most or front-most part of an automobile. Legally required on all vehicles, it consists of bars designed to absorb impact and prevent serious damage to the vehicle's safety systems.

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Where to get reasonably priced parts and accessories for a Chevy 1982 c10?

If you want everything from headlights, heater cores, tailgates, replacement glovebox sheetmetal and domelight bulbs specific to your 1982 C10 then go to http://www.LMCTRUCK.com has been my best resource for my C10. They are cheaper than JC Whitney and Summit, have more specialized parts and are pretty thorough. For body parts you might want to try certifit.com for your C10 the prices are about 25% cheaper than even LMCTRUCK but they have a limited selection where LMCTRUCK has a factory level breakdown of each part and it's components so you can replace parts instead of assemblies.

How much would it cost to fix a 2003 VW Jetta that went over a parking block and now the bumper is about an inch off?

Take it to a local body shop as prices depend on whst part of the country you live in. goodluckJoe

when that happened to me i took it to my insurance, and they told me to take it to any body shop of my choice. all i had to pay was my deductible of 250 dlls, and the total cost for them was over two thousand dollars. jaja good luck

I have had alot of problems with the front bumper catching on the parking blocks. One body shop put in screws, but we have since found out that for $150 a bodyshop has some really good glue and can put it back on.

Why do drifters remove the front bumpers on their cars?

I believe it could be that and they dont want it damaged and to keep the engine cool and maximize air intake

Does a 2004 s2000 front bumper fit a 2002?

Yes with some slight modifications. You will have to trim the bumper support and remove the foam padding. You will also have to switch the fender liners bc the 2002 liners wont reach the 2004 bumper.

How do you remove front bumper cover 1997 gmc jimmy slt?

I just did this today on a 2000 Jimmy Diamond Edition, and I imagine it is very similar if not exactly the same. First you must remove the bumper cover (plastic facia that looks like the bumper. This is connected in two places near the sides, it is connected with body mount expandalbe plugs, pull out the center plug and the entire assembly comes with it. The sides of the bumper cover slide on over two round pins, a good pull will make it come off, then the last part includes three or four tabs in front that the cover is pulled on to, you need to push it back pretty hard and work it up and down a bit and you will feel it coming off the tabs...remove the cover. There are six bolts holding the metal bumper on, two on the sides coming from support bars mounted back on the frame, two under the grill that attach to the top of the frame and the two hardest to reach are attached to the bottom of the frame. I would highly recommend a 15mm quick wrench to remove the bolts on the bumper...enjoy...it took me about 4 hours to take it off and put it back on...I had no idea what I was doing so I could probably do it quicker next time...

How come some cars have a clip hanging right below their rear bumper?

This small metal (clip) eye is for emergency towing only, there is also a similar one on the front of the car, sometimes this is behind a removable plate i.e. Mercedes, some types of cars have a threaded hole in the bumper, front and rear, these cars have a metal ring with a corresponding threaded bolt on one end in the emergency toolkit and in an emergency this can be fitted to tow the car a short distance to a safe place.

What does bumper sticker mean?

A 26.2 bumper sticker signifies the owner ran a marathon, which is 26.2 miles. A 13.1 bumper sticker signifies the owner ran a half-marathon. Each year more than 425,000 people finish a marathon in the United States alone.

How do you remove a 1987 Mazda B2200 rear bumper for roll pan?

well it helps to put it on either jacks or ramps first of all. then there are two mounting brackets that run from the rear bumper to the frame. there are going to be two bolts on each bracket, once those are removed then it just falls off

How much to replace a step bumper on a 1990 F150 4x4 Ford?

you can probably find a used step bumper at a wreckers shouldnt cost more than 100 bucks to buy

How do you repair front vents on a Buick Park Avenue?

No air flow?

Check for vacuum leak either under dash or at engine compartment

Maybe bad vacuum diaphragm under dash

Maybe bad selector control

Would you need to cut the bumper on a vauxhall corsa c for a twin pipe v6?

I doubt that you would manage to fit a V6 engine in a Corsa without cutting more than the rear bumper.

How do car bumpers that collapse on impact help protect a driver?

Bumpers and softer material deforms when force is applied. If they deform, they absorb some energy. When you hit a wall or a car, a bumper absorbs a part of the energy when you hit the wall. In some cases that difference sames a mans life.

How much does it cost to replace rear bumper on 2013 Toyota Corolla S?

A bumper COVER, (The real part that absorbs impact up to 5mph, with no damage is behind the cover. For the purpose of this explanation I will discuss the cover only, what you can see) used is about $100, and no control of color. New, $215 for aftermarket, and $295 from Dealer. Advantage of dealer is you can match color, they are NOT painted. Labor is about 4 hours @$75= $300+Bumper total $600. I have given you a figure for quality parts and work, there are less expensive (read: not as good) ways

Can heat effect the adhesive on Velcro dots?

No one is in need of a good deal on a loading dock bumper at this time. People who would be looking for a good deal on anything including loading dock bumpers, may post it at http://www.classifiedads.com/wanted-86.html or http://craigslist.org/wan.

How do you take the bumper off of a 1995 Infinity g20?

ive never worked on a g20, but your going to want to pop the hood, look for all bolts that till be around the headlights/grill. take them all off, then there will probably be some inside the fender walls, take them off and it should come right off. watch for fog lights that might still be attached to the bumper, and unplug

What mineral makes car bumpers?

Today they are made of a type of plastic. They use to be chrome or steel.

What does black and blue bumper sticker mean?

Its a Police sign to the cops saying I'm a brother cop before they start writing a ticket once they start a ticket they might not be-able to cancel it

How do i repair a dent on my rear bumper 5-6 inches of Toyota Camry 2003 do i need to take off the bumper or can i just heat freeze from outside for the dent to pop please help?

I just finished doing this b/c I backed my Camry into another car. I'm not that handy and this process isn't very difficult. You MUST have a 10mm socket/wrench, Phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver and a small torch.

First, open the trunk and remove the mats and wood that line the trunk and spare tire area. Remove the plastic cover that lines the inside rear (taillights, etc.) of the trunk by removing 2 screws that hold hooks. The remainder of the cover will pop out with a little elbow grease. Also remove the cup holder from the left side of the trunk by removing bolt.

Next, peel back the carpet lining around the side of the trunk beginning at the taillights and working toward the backseat. When you get to a plastic pin - STOP. There is no need to remove the pin. Now you should have access and visability to everything you'll need to remove.

The next step requires the removal of four bolts on each side of the trunk (8 total). You will see the head of two bolts on the side of the trunk that go straight down through the bumper cover - take them out. You will also see two bolts on each side that are much closer to the rear (sort of near the taillights) that point towards the front of the car. Take the nut off these (the bolt is made into the bumper cover). You are finished inside the trunk.

Next, get under the bumper with the flat head screwdriver. There are two plastic pins that hold the bumper cover to the frame near the middle of the rear. Removing these pins can be a little tricky. There are 2 pieces - the sleeve and the pin. The sleeve has convienent notches in it to slide the flat head screwdriver between the pin and sleeve and pry down (towards the ground). As the pin becomes loose, reach to the other end of the pin and squeeze the fins together so it will slide out of the sleeve.

Next, go to the side of the car, behind the rear wheel. There are two things you must accomplish from this position: remove the bumper cover from the "mud flap" like cover by removing two pins and remove the bumper cover from the body by removing one screw. There are 3 or 4 more plastic pins that hold the bumper cover to the mud flaps. You DO NOT have to remove them all. Remove the one closest to the ground on the outside using the same method described above. At the same height on the inside of the bumper cover therre is a slightly different style pin holding the bumper and mud flap together- take it out. There is a large screw at the upper corner of the bumper cover (behind the mud flap) - remove it. Repeat this process on the other side. YOU ARE DONE REMOVING SCREWS,PINS AND BOLTS.

Remove the bumper cover by beginning on each side - pull straight down. There are three points where the bumper cover will remove from the body (the last screw removed and the two bolts removed from inside the trunk). This will take a little force. Now go to each corner of the bumper cover (where it begins to turn and go to the rear). Pull the cover down and away from the car to remove the bolts from which you removed the nuts inside the trunk. Repeat this process on both sides of the cover.

Next, move to the area directly below the taillight assembly. Push the bumper cover down and away from the trunk. The bumper cover is held in place by a system that is much like sliding an envelope in a mail slot.

The final step removes the cover from four points along the top of the cover directly below the trunk opening. The bumper (not the cover) has four bolts that run into the trunk. They have large heads on them on the outside. The bumper cover has four brackets made in it that slide onto the head of those bolts. (Kind of like hanging a keyring on a nail). Reach under the bumper cover and pull it out and up. The bumper cover should be removed.

Before trying to knock the dent out of the cover, heat it with the torch. This part will be harder than you think.

After the dent is out - work in reverse to reinstall the bumper cover.

Here's an alternate but simple idea I used successfully two times (front and rear bumper) on my wife's 2005 Camry. Materials can be purchased for about $40.00 or less and you don't have to take the bumper off your car. Here's what I needed to do both jobs:

1. A hot water bottle (local drugstore, about $20.00)

2. Small air compressor (Walmart tire inflator, about $12.00)

3. Plastic tubing and plastic fittings to adapt hot water bottle to compressor (Lowe's or Home Depot,

plumbing dept., about $5.00)

4. Hair dryer (borrow your wife's)

5. Scrap wooden boards approx. 1" x 6" x 8"

If the dent is on the rear bumper, you should be able to reach it from the underside of the bumper with your hand. Connect the water bottle to the compressor hose with the plumbing fittings and make sure you have a tight connection. Put the rubber bottle inside the bumper

next to the dent and back it up with a wooden board (make sure it is firm against the dent with extra backup boards, if necessary). Turn on the compressor and while it is removing the dent, use the hairdryer on the outside of the dent to make it disappear even faster.

If the dent is on the front bumper, you will have to partially unscrew the cover plate underneath the bumper so you can gain access to the dent.

The cost of all the items above is just under $75. You can have this done by someone with experience for $100 -$150. Just search for paintless dent removal on Google in your area. You will probably be happier with the results from someone who has done it before with the correct tools. Paintless dent removal guys have the tools and experience to do it right without the potential damage people can do with using screwdrivers and other tools to poke at their dent. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5pQa_8oA3w shows a sample video. The dent in this video is mild and comes out pretty well but the dent didn't come out completely. There are areas where the dent is still visible.

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How do you remove a sebring bumper?

The rear bumper cover is fastened to the car in exactly 9 places. Follow this procedure:

  1. Raise the trunk lid
  2. Remove the three push-in fasteners in the center of the top of the bumper, directly underneath where the license plate holder would be when the trunk lid is closed
  3. Jack up the car and remove the driver's rear wheel << you don't *have* to do this. You *can* do the rest without doing this, but your life will be easier if you do. Trust me.
  4. On the driver's side, at the bottom rear of the rear wheel well, remove the two screws that attach the bumper cover to the rear fender
  5. Peel back the wheel well liner (very stiff piece of black plastic). Remove the hidden screw attaching the bumper cover to the fender. This screw is approx 2 inches from the forward edge of the bumper cover.
  6. Repeat for the passenger side
  7. Bumper cover should simply fall off.