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Old Feb 1, 2026 | 08:39 AM
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Looks like it was kicked or pushed back. Can you not pull it forward so it clicks on the barbed attachments?
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Has anyone else had issues with this?

I had mine done at dealer b4 delivery. This way was covered under warranty. Id complain if i were u. Have it redone.
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Looks like it was kicked or pushed back. Can you not pull it forward so it clicks on the barbed attachments?
No, it won’t pull forward.
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Originally Posted by Dee W
I had mine done at dealer b4 delivery. This way was covered under warranty. Id complain if i were u. Have it redone.

I had mine done at NCM for same reason. I guess I need to go to the dealership around here and have them take a look.
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Are you sure you cant get a pick hook in there an wiggle it around until it clicks back in? It may save you a trip to the dealer and the risk of some tech trying to do the same thing
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Are you sure you cant get a pick hook in there an wiggle it around until it clicks back in? It may save you a trip to the dealer and the risk of some tech trying to do the same thing

I tried with my fingers. The guard flexes, but doesn’t pull back. It’s also strange that the bumper on that side isn’t lining up like the other one. I didn’t notice that being off until I saw the front separation. Almost as if the retaining clips failed or something. Nothing has struck the car while driving it.

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Have you parked it in a parking lott and left for bit where it could have been backed into?
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Have you parked it in a parking lott and left for bit where it could have been backed into?
No. Only in a protected garage and only facing in. There is no paint damage anywhere. It does not appear to have been hot by anything. It just seems the clips have disengaged.
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Interesting…It is almost as though something didn't go right with the original install. If it were me I would remove all the mounting bolts for the bumper and see if that releases any “tension” that may be “torquing" it out of place…I put a link to the video.

Or you could take it back to the shop that did the install….




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No. Only in a protected garage and only facing in. There is no paint damage anywhere. It does not appear to have been hot by anything. It just seems the clips have disengaged.
What dealer did you buy it through?
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NCM did the install. I have a call out to them to advise.
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