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iismileyll, use plastic washers to prevent rusting, etc.
I've now installed the 3/16" washers on the front bumper as well. It was a bit harder, since the plastic that holds the top and bottomr piece together is wrapped around both of them. This made the space tighter, and more difficult to get the washer in.
All the pics were taken after pushing in the washer.
First, I removed the black plastic locking pin. It's above the bumper screw, and you can see the hole it came from in the top of the first pic. Just use a flathead screw driver to pop it out.
Then I pulled the rubber back, to give me room to work with. I unscrewed the bumper, and then was able to insert the washer. I started inserting it by pulling the bumper down with my hand and sliding the washer in part way, then pusing it the rest of the way with needle-nose. Slide it in from the wheel well, not from the outside of the panel.. you might scratch the paint that way.
Hope this helps prevent the issue for some folks!! We'll see how it works for me
rubber jacked pulled back
washer installed
side-view of bumper - you can barely see the washer
normal view of bumper - can't see the washer
