ZL1 / ZL1 1LE - Front Fascia Assembly Question

onelfastlride · 07-04-2020, 03:09 PM

The foam crash bumper and it’s plastic covering seen behind the lower grille....

How is it secured in place? Is it some what loose, free to move?

I was installing a tow hook and noticed I could push the foam & plastic covering up and back slightly to center the outer and inner hole as I was threading in the tow hook.

Thanks

Flowtie1 · 07-04-2020, 04:35 PM

Mine is loose also on my 17

PROMETHEUS · 07-04-2020, 05:20 PM

Yep, it has a little bit of play, but the bumper holds it in place, between it and the metal support beam. It has two extensions on the left and right side that rest into holes, so it can't come out without removing the bumper.

onelfastlride · 07-04-2020, 07:01 PM

Thanks for the replies.

R3ctivision · 07-05-2020, 11:35 AM

I had the same issue, thought it was an assembly defect. I had my dealer secure that plastic piece with a couple of screws. However, securing it ended up pushing up the top plastic on the front bumper making it not flush with the hood anymore. (I might remove these screws they added, there is no permanent modification here.) Build quality isn't great.. I'd suggest just living with it as it is.

Badmojo · 07-05-2020, 04:47 PM

It comes right out when you remove the front fascia. There aren't any bolts or tight clips. I think there are just guides on the front fascia and it holds it in place when bolted up.

07-04-2020, 03:09 PM	#1
onelfastlride Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 99	ZL1 / ZL1 1LE - Front Fascia Assembly Question The foam crash bumper and it’s plastic covering seen behind the lower grille.... How is it secured in place? Is it some what loose, free to move? I was installing a tow hook and noticed I could push the foam & plastic covering up and back slightly to center the outer and inner hole as I was threading in the tow hook. Thanks

07-04-2020, 04:35 PM	#2
Flowtie1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: South florida Posts: 332	Mine is loose also on my 17 __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Silver Ice Metallic

07-05-2020, 11:35 AM	#5
R3ctivision 1LE Convert Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 369	I had the same issue, thought it was an assembly defect. I had my dealer secure that plastic piece with a couple of screws. However, securing it ended up pushing up the top plastic on the front bumper making it not flush with the hood anymore. (I might remove these screws they added, there is no permanent modification here.) Build quality isn't great.. I'd suggest just living with it as it is. __________________ 2016 Porsche 911 GTS (Racing Yellow) 2002 BMW Spec E46 race car (Lizard Green) Previous cars: - 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE (Red Hot) - 2018 Miata RF GT (Machine Gray/Auburn) - 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE (Summit White) - 2008 BMW 135i (Montego Blue) - 1996 BMW 328i (Arctic Silver)

07-05-2020, 04:47 PM	#6
Badmojo aka BeastZL1 Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE, 2004 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NC Posts: 1,136	It comes right out when you remove the front fascia. There aren't any bolts or tight clips. I think there are just guides on the front fascia and it holds it in place when bolted up. __________________ 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Racing for ALS Youtube Link

07-04-2020, 05:20 PM	#3
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	Yep, it has a little bit of play, but the bumper holds it in place, between it and the metal support beam. It has two extensions on the left and right side that rest into holes, so it can't come out without removing the bumper.

07-04-2020, 07:01 PM	#4
onelfastlride Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 99	Thanks for the replies.

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