I got rear ended, killed both sides of the bumper but was able to save my old bumper and reuse it. I think you can do it as you have no form of frame/panel damage. Nothing wrong with doing it yourself if you have the right materials and tools. Typically unpainted, it's hard to match paint without VIN and most of the online retailers just sell they don't paint or install.Ī bit of cutting and tapping will get it back, I messed up that hole too but with patience I got it back. You will still need to prime before your color goes on as that insures a good painting surface. Unprimed means it comes as a raw bumper, as if it was fresh out the factory. 3rd parties are a hit/miss, up to you if you want to try it. They'll ask for your VIN when you order as they can paint match it too. You can go to your dealer and have them print the diagram, that's what I did. I'd recommend a mechanic but use OEM parts, tried a generic one for an LE off eBay, didn't like it. You need new brackets on the car itself, on my '07 there's no screws to it so it wouldn't hold after impact. Yes, since your screw hole next to the clip is trashed, you really need a new bumper. Any thoughts or advice? Will it be easy to remove and then re-attach the metal thing blocking that yellow piece? I feel comfortable with the bumper cover removal/reattachment, but that metal piece seems like it's more than a visual component.ĩ) Any other info that might be helpful? Are there any particular reasons I should not attempt to do this myself? Seems like it has the potential to save me a significant amount of money, or end up costing me even more and it'll end up not working out the way I thought. Does it have something to do with paint color?ħ) How do I make sure that I'm getting a replacement that is the same color as my car? I don't see the parts places listing color, so I'm guessing that if I buy online the part comes unpainted (right?) If that's the case, how/where do I get it painted the proper color? Do I need to take it to the Toyota dealership? Seems like that might be expensive.Ĩ) I'm still concerned about how I'm going to replace the yellow thing that holds the left back screw (again, see pictures here: ) - it sits behind the metal. third party replacement parts designed to mimic the original Toyota branded ones.) I don't know if those parts are just as good or not.ĥ) How to I identify the exact Toyota bumper cover part # I need? Once I have the right part number, should I be looking for the actual original Toyota part, or are third party replacements just as good? Where should I be looking to find what I need (online, specific stores, etc?)Ħ) What does 'part comes unprimed' mean? I've seen that several times when looking at bumper covers online. I found a bunch of sites that seem to have non-original manufacturer parts (ie. I tried searching for the bumper cover part online (I assumed Toyota would have the original part number listed somewhere easy to find,) but I had trouble identifying the original part number. I found this this video which explains how to replace a bumper cover - seems simple enough that I could do it myself: I think I will also need to do some work on the one mount-point on the back left side - the yellow plastic that holds the screw is broken, and it even warped the bordering metal a bit (although that can probably be tapped back into place with a hammer.)ġ) Based on what I've explained, and the pictures, am I right? Will I need a bumper replacement?Ģ) From what you can see, will I need any additional work done?ģ) How much would you guess this would cost if I take it to a professional?Ĥ) Should I take it directly to the Toyota dealer, or is a local mechanic a better bet? My dad has a decent relationship with a mechanic in town who he's trusted for years and years. I'm guessing I'll need to replace the bumper cover completely, as I see warped plastic on it. Here's the album of the damage to my bumper: with captions on each picture. My bumper remained attached on the right side somehow. I assume this happened because the other car's wheel well hooked and held the corner of my bumper. I panicked and pulled back forward without stopping to figure things out, and I heard a rip, and then dragging as the bumper was torn off on the left side and back side of my car. When I stopped, the side of my bumper must have been past the front of the wheel well on the other vehicle. I grazed the other car with my back left bumper on it's front ride side, right around the front of its wheel well. I'm a dummy and backed into the other car in my driveway. Hi there, 2010 Camry SE, 4-cylinder owner here.
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