New bumper doesn't align with fender

[Social Hypnosis]

New bumper came in and I can't seem to get this small piece where it meets the fender and headlight to stay in place. The piece sticks out and is quite noticeable.

It's an aftermarket replacement bumper for my 2010 GT. Didn't have a problem with the original bumper the few times I had to take it off.

Anybody know what I can do to make this part stay in place?

 

[nyuk98gt]

Social Hypnosis,

Disclaimer: no bodywork training here.

From the shop manual, the bumper cover attaches to a bumper cover bracket and a bunch of plastic pins. Is it possible to move the bracket in (towards the engine) a bit? Nylon washers would be a good choice for shims (they are soft and will not rust). This would pull the cover in.

A more expensive option is to take the car to a body shop and have them tweak the cover.

HTH,

Chris

 

[lenko]

My 2006 rear bumper cover had a small gap from new. I read somewhere to give the bumper a smack from below. I did that and it clicked into place. Maybe that might work on the front bumper cover.....??