Bumper troubles

[Stepan]

Hi! I have a problem with my 2012 camaro 3.6. When driving over 80 mph the top grille comes off. The bumper was recently replaced. Any ideas?

[Stepan]

Important point: there is no elastic in this area.

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Looks like all your fastening pins are missing!! They attach the top of the bumper to the top of the grille..



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[Stepan]

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Looks like all your fastening pins are missing!! They attach the top of the bumper to the top of the grille..

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https://www.bing.com/videos/rivervie...AFA5&FORM=VIRE

I didn't think about that. Could the lack of black molding be the cause of my problem?

[Stepan]

I also don't have this spare part, which is indicated in green. What is it for in the bumper design?

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Originally Posted by Stepan

I didn't think about that. Could the lack of black molding be the cause of my problem?

Yep. missing the black molding and the push in fasteners that hold it all down. Plus I noticed your front grille is not installed correctly either, probably from the bumper cover not being locked down. In your first pic, on the front top of the grille you will see some slots in it, that the bottom top edge of the bumper cover inserts into, on the bumper cover you will see some tabs sticking out of it, they should insert into the grille slots to line it up and help secure the top of the grille..

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Originally Posted by Stepan

I also don't have this spare part, which is indicated in green. What is it for in the bumper design?

Not sure what that is. My Camaro doesn't have it, and never did. It looks like it might be an aftermarket splitter that is somehow attached to the bottom of the front cradle, and not the bumper cover per se. Or it is a ZL1 belly pan you can get and install to protect the under carriage on the SS.. Looks kinda like one.