Replacing Bumper Protectors - 2005 RL
03-05-2018, 03:11 PM
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Replacing Bumper Protectors - 2005 RL
I want to replace three of my bumper protectors on my 2005 RL, but I'm seeing conflicting descriptions on how to do it. A few posts on here say I don't need to remove the bumper to do it, and then a few say I do, because there's a little screw that holds it in place (at least on the front bumper).
If I can do it in my driveway (without taking off the bumper), that would be awesome. However, I don't want to get into it only to find I have to remove the bumper(s).
Can someone please verify the real deal?
If I can do it in my driveway (without taking off the bumper), that would be awesome. However, I don't want to get into it only to find I have to remove the bumper(s).
Can someone please verify the real deal?
03-05-2018, 04:24 PM
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03-05-2018, 04:28 PM
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Yes, the chrome/painted strip molding that goes around the bumpers. The thread on here that I read previously has conflicting descriptions. One guy said it would take five minutes, the other said you have to remove the bumper.
03-05-2018, 05:05 PM
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03-05-2018, 08:35 PM
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I replaced the drivers side last week and have the passenger side on order, I just put painters tape above the protector to prevent the paint from being damaged/scratched and used a small flathead to pry. I only needed the flathead to get it started and was able to pull the rest of it with my hands for the most part. I actually started prying on the side closest to the wheel, it was very easy. I'll be using the same method for the passengers side when it gets here.
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03-11-2018, 09:34 PM
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I would suggest that you have the new bumper protectors covered with 3M Paint Protection Film or you'll be replacing them again. Then (and this is making it a little more difficult) remove both bumpers, push the new protectors in until they click and then take a heat gun or miniature torch to the tabs to make them pliable and bend them so the protectors won't pop out. I had a body shop do this a couple of years ago when they installed my A-Spec kit and have had absolutely no problems since.
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