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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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Default Gap under headlights? Easy fix?

I recently purchased my car a few days ago and noticed a gap at the lower section of the drivers side headlight. It's almost as if it's bulging out ever so slightly from the car. Not sure if anyone has experienced this or knows of any easy fix? The driver side looks normal as you can see form the pix below. Any help would be great!



Looking down on drivers side:

Looking down on passenger side:
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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I have the same problem on my drivers side. I actually hit someone from behind going a couple mph. Bought a new bracket where the bumper is held in. But still getting a gap like yours. Hope you find a solution. So I can fix mine also.
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 08:33 PM
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This is kind of a common problem just like the rear bumpers flaring out. Usually due to direct heat (sun) on s certain side, a wreck, or someone getting into the car and not putting it back right.

You can try to loosen up your headlight bolts and see if you can push it flush, that is if your bumper is flush all around except in the headlight section.

Good luck
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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That looks to me that the bumper is not seated properly in the slot below the headlights.

You can try removing the bumper and realigning it all correctly.
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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I've tried that already. I'm thinking its the headlight that is the problem. Not the bumper.
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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 08:10 PM
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I've got that same issue. Seems mine was more the headlight than the bumper. It looks better now but it still has some spacing. Will post pics soon.
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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Same issue...anyone figure out a fix?
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Fix: remove all bumper screws and play around with it till the panel fits the way you want
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