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Old 04-24-2005, 03:59 PM
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Default Body panel alignment problem

My rear bumper does not line up with my rear quarter panels near the wheel wells. It only moves a tiny bit when I try to push it up. The dealer I bought it from said they could not fix it (but I suspect they did not try). There is no record or signs of a rear end collision.

How is the bumper secured and could I take it off to check the fasteners myself? Is there a diagram I could use? Thanks!

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I believe the large plastic receivers are slotted &amp; can move up &amp; down. Bentley manual?
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its been hit... thats what mine did when I got rear-ended...
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Default You can also elongate the receiver holes with a round file

to get more verticle adjustment.
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