[andre83440]

I managed to hit some falling debris from the back of a truck that struck the front bumper panel and popped the side clips however some are broken and the panel won't re-seat properly.

I am guessing I need to replace the panel and have it sprayed etc but just in case someone has a better (and cheaper) idea I am open to advice 

[tw2005]

The panel clip should be replaceable, it is on the FD, very straight forward really. Should be screwed to the panel edge.

[tw2005]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Genuine-86514A6000/699726413

you will need to check this is correct part, 86514A6000

[tw2005]

So clip is definitely broken?Bumper  Won't push back in and latch?



Note image shows 1 bolt and 1 self tapper used to secure bracket to fender.

[andre83440]

Wow many thanks for all that 

Part clips back in (loosely) as per this picture ... although panel sits slightly higher now. I will have a closer inspection but at least I know not to get fobbed off with an expensive option as the panel itself did not fracture.

[tw2005]

Is there a piece missing from that corner on the bumper cover? I can't see anything that is going to clip in or I thinkon my FD that corner piec often has a tab that sit inside the guard area and then self  tapper into nylon insert, probably need Gary,  @nzenigma he's got GD, he's know for sure.

If there is a tab missing that's a bummer, whole bumper cover unless it can be plastic welded.

[nzenigma]

Yes Gerard, FD and GD much the same.
Should be an 8mm hex head self tapper holding the bottom corner. Its probably still there with plastic tab broken off guard.

The guard at headlight looks like it needs persuasion downwards.
Two ways to do bottom, try to glue tab with rapid fix
or bead of silicone in the clip  push in guard and leave taped in place over night somewhere warm like  Italy.

[andre83440]

Well the car is in South of France so I'll wait for the weather to warm up!!  Thanks for all the tips and advice and I'll have a closer look when I can wear shorts !!