ColdFusion

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Have a quick question that I can't find the answer to myself. My friend's IS250 has a bit of bumper damage, and unfortunately a shop attempted to "temporarily fix" a hanging right bumper (where it meets the right front quarter panel) with wood screws. I am trying to fix the bumper, and understand I need to replace the entire right bumper bracket (part 52535-53011), seen here:



I can see that there are 3 clips that allow the tabs on the actual bumper to slot in, however I can't figure out how this bracket actually attaches to the body/frame of the car. Is there some sort of bolt I need to take out? Or do I need to remove the entire right front quarter panel to remove this bracket.

I've tried to look at guides and Youtube videos, but they only cover the removal of the actual bumper, and not this bracket piece itself.

Thank you!

B00M3R

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If i remember correctly, the two portions that stuck up in that picture and looks like protrusions have screws on the other side. The protrusions poke though holes in the metal quarter pannel, then the screw(or bolt) causes the fins to not move thus locking the plastic holder in place.

ColdFusion

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So these screws inter the bracket from inside the engine bay? Or are they accessed elsewhere?

B00M3R

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the screws are on the outside facing out. you screw the bracket in place then press the bumper into place. to remove you pull the bumper back out pooping out of of the bracket then unscrew the bolts and pull the whole bracket.
Does that help?

ColdFusion

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So with the bumper off, I should be able to see the screws, yea?

Just trying to make sure that a part of this piece isn't supposed to fit underneath the front quarter panel.

B00M3R

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Yes correct you can see the screws once the bumper is removed from the bracket. None of the bracket go under the quarter panel. It sits right behind the headlight and lower than the metal quarter panel. under the bumper right at the top.

ColdFusion

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Thanks a ton, I'll be sure and look out for it when I work on the car. I'll grab some pictures for reference for others too