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Originally Posted by azitizz
Im still not sure I understand. I know this isnt rocket science but to be able to get the rubber strip onto the clips, if the clips are secured to the car, wouldn't you have to slide the entire Rubber bumper strip starting from one side all the way to the other?
When the clips are on the car where they should be without the rubber bumper there is no gap between the two clips in the centre of the bumper. SO this means I would have to remove the side rubber bumper cover in order to access the end of the clip on one side?
It seems like a long way to have to try and slide on the bumper. I thought perhaps it would be done from the centre part and sliding it on in two stages, first right then left, but it still doesn't seem possible.
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No. Sliding the rubber part will be good on one side of the rails, but will push the other half of plastic rails out of its position. This is how I did mine:
Place the impact strip on the rails so that when installed, the strip is even on the bumper. Sliding it around is not going to happen. Then, bend the impact strip backwards almost 180 degrees. When the rubber is bent, the opening will widen. This will allow you to press down on the strip and allow the strip to bite the plastic rails (or metal rails for early model bumpers). Lead the strip this way to both sides of the bumper starting from the middle. One hand is to bend it all the way back, the other hand is to guide the strip over the rails and to stabilize the bumper.
If you have assistance, even better. Have somebody hold the bumper in place then guide the strip over the rails.
I just installed the rear impact strip on new rails on my 300D, it was not easy the first time but once you get the hang of it, it should be straightforward.