So one of my first projects is to fix the right front bumper trim bezel (T2R53710LML).


My plan is to remove the bumper, which I feel okay doing, but the next part is iffy since I haven’t found anything about a trim bezel repair in forums or videos.

Not sure if a repair is possible or if it will require the bezel and blank cover (T2R53724) to be replaced.

Has anyone had experience with this before?

I figure worst case, and I break a clip, I’ll double sided tape it until I order the new part(s).

Any help or suggestion is much appreciated.

 

Got the bumper off and fixed the bezel and front lip. Before I took the bumper off I got a look at the lower intakes and saw they were filled with detritus. Vacuumed those out first. When I got the bumper off and went to take off the trim bezel and outer grill I saw that some of the plastic tabs and screw bases were broken by the previous owner (probably hit something with the bumper). The right blank cover was also missing. I wasn't able to make the bezel and front lip perfect but they're much better. I'll have to order new replacement parts.
I've added some photos if anyone needs to see the inside of the bumper.

 

Thank you for posting all those pics... great to be able to see what's 'inside' and how everything is screwed or tabbed in place. Not sure I have your guts to do this, and sending you best wishes for a successful fix!

 

Yeah, taking off a bumper was a leap of faith. Here are before and after photos of the trim bezel.

Also, if anyone ever needs the part number for this issue they are:
Trim Bezel T2R53710LML (Gloss Black)
Outer Grill T2R53718 (Gloss Black)
Blank Cover T2R53724 (this one is has two options 'with 20" wheels" & 'without')

BEFORE




AFTER