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'83 240d how to install rubber bumper strip?
Is the idea that you attach the two strips to the bumper first and then somehow slide or roll the rubber strip onto the mounting strips?
Or do you attach the mounting strips to the rubber strip first and then attach to the bumper? |
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I found this thread- so this answers my question. Now, whether I can get this ancient rubber to flex enough is another story.
W123 - Front bumper cover/impact strip failed |
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Buy a bumper with the strip already in place... Extremely difficult...
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I put the plastic on the chrome first and slid the rubber on and around. As vstech said, very diffuicult. It took me several tries in warm weather, with soapy water sprayed for lube, much pushing, pulling and swearing but eventually I got it. It did pop off a few times. Have fun and for God's sake, keep the children out of earshot!
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Hmm, I should have read the thread first. Sounds like he had an easier time than I did, but I think I tried starteing in the middle too and it wasn't working for me. Let us know how you did!
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82 240d 4 speed manual. stripped parts car-PM me for requests 85 300d daily driver. Nice reliable beater always a work in progress unknown miles-odom works when it wants 95 E300d. daily driver or trip taker 220k 97 F250 4x4 7.3 turbo ext cab, 8'bed 78 Pontiac Bonneville-my 1st car bought new by parents, my high school graduation present in 1988-sits in garage. needs to come out of mothball |
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