How do I replace an E320 (W124) Bumper Cover?
Can anyone provide me basic instructions on removal and replacement of the front bumper cover on a 1994 E320 Cabriolet (W124)?
Looking from underneath, there are a series of standard bolts on the frame side and removing them should remove the assembly. Is it that simple? Or are there special clips or more there than meets the eye?
I've located a bumber cover on-line (about $150, primed) but it appears this is the "base" of an assembly on which is mounted an impact strip. There are also moldings on either side 'neath the headlights.
Only the bumper cover is damaged (a chunk missing near the tow hook door) and so I can possibly re-affix the impact strip and corner moldings to the new bumper cover. But I'm thinking I might buy an impact strip, too, to assure the final paint matches.
Any step-by-step advice will be appreciated.
Tim
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