Upper front grill support tabs

[Manta Ray]

So I notice the tabs on my ST is busted, I think its caused by some jackass backing into my car just enough to break it, there is no noticable damage to my bumper otherwise. I found the tabs floating around in my splash guard when I removed it to install my intercooler.

Does anyone know how useful or important these tabs are? I'd imagine it may help with the gap between the hood and the upper part of the bumper. Anyone have a "fix" for this or a way to replace that part without buying a whole new grill?

 

[TyphoonFiST]

So I notice the tabs on my ST is busted, I think its caused by some jackass backing into my car just enough to break it, there is no noticable damage to my bumper otherwise. I found the tabs floating around in my splash guard when I removed it to install my intercooler.

Does anyone know how useful or important these tabs are? I'd imagine it may help with the gap between the hood and the upper part of the bumper. Anyone have a "fix" for this or a way to replace that part without buying a whole new grill?

Pictures of the clips needed...but if they broke off the molded portion of the Grill it most likely only will come only as an assembly.

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[Manta Ray]

Pictures of the clips needed...but if they broke off the molded portion of the Grill it most likely only will come only as an assembly.

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yup it looks like the plastic piece with 2 stabs sticking out that is "plastic welded" to the grill. How important is this piece?

 

[StigST]

You can see if a local body shop has a nitrogen welder that can reattach the broke plastic. Bigger shops will have this equipment.


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