Rear bumper replacement

hgrimberg · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:03 pm **Posts:** 363

I crashed my rear bumper against a concrete column and now I have to replace the rear bumper. I bought a new bumper but now I realize that it is attached with a few clips. The mechanic says that in order to remove the rear bumper, he has to destroy the existing clips. I called the Chrysler dealer and he says that if we handle them with care, we can re-use the clips for the new bumper. Who should I believe?
Other question is: To remove the old bumper, should I have to also remove the fenders over the wheels?
And then, if there is no way to salvage the old clips, how many clips should I buy? The Chrysler dealer says there are 2 kinds. And should I also have to buy clips for the fenders?
On the 06 parts fiche, I only found a drawing on Figure 13-310 that doesn't help me too much.
Thank you!

rankom · **Posted:** Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:17 pm

when i replace rear bumper i reuse old clips , but you need new plastic rivets , they are one time use , part number 6500911

rankom · **Posted:** Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:16 pm

yes you must cut out old plastic rivets (10 rivets ) remove side fender flares , to get to mounting screws ,both sides (2 per side) 10 mm socket needed.and unplug lic plate light , also remove 3 small screws (top of bumper lip)

Mountainman · **Posted:** Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:39 pm

hgrimberg wrote:

I crashed my rear bumper against a concrete column and now I have to replace the rear bumper. I bought a new bumper but now I realize that it is attached with a few clips. The mechanic says that in order to remove the rear bumper, he has to destroy the existing clips. I called the Chrysler dealer and he says that if we handle them with care, we can re-use the clips for the new bumper. Who should I believe?
Other question is: To remove the old bumper, should I have to also remove the fenders over the wheels?
And then, if there is no way to salvage the old clips, how many clips should I buy? The Chrysler dealer says there are 2 kinds. And should I also have to buy clips for the fenders?
On the 06 parts fiche, I only found a drawing on Figure 13-310 that doesn't help me too much.
Thank you!

What did you pay for the new bumper? I smashed mine also :JEEPIN:

hgrimberg · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:03 pm **Posts:** 363

Mountainman wrote:

hgrimberg wrote:

I crashed my rear bumper against a concrete column and now I have to replace the rear bumper. I bought a new bumper but now I realize that it is attached with a few clips. The mechanic says that in order to remove the rear bumper, he has to destroy the existing clips. I called the Chrysler dealer and he says that if we handle them with care, we can re-use the clips for the new bumper. Who should I believe?
Other question is: To remove the old bumper, should I have to also remove the fenders over the wheels?
And then, if there is no way to salvage the old clips, how many clips should I buy? The Chrysler dealer says there are 2 kinds. And should I also have to buy clips for the fenders?
On the 06 parts fiche, I only found a drawing on Figure 13-310 that doesn't help me too much.
Thank you!

What did you pay for the new bumper? I smashed mine also :JEEPIN:

I paid $300 but that is because I purchased in Argentina where everything is more expensive.

Mountainman · **Posted:** Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:53 pm

Ahh, ok. I appreciate it!

hgrimberg · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:03 pm **Posts:** 363

rankom wrote:

when i replace rear bumper i reuse old clips , but you need new plastic rivets , they are one time use , part number 6500911

I cant find this part number on the fiche: https://www.dropbox.com/s/57cxrlm34jiuw ... 1.jpg?dl=0
And here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/z6pglnolbe2yr ... r.jpg?dl=0

hgrimberg · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:03 pm **Posts:** 363

rankom wrote:

yes you must cut out old plastic rivets (10 rivets ) remove side fender flares , to get to mounting screws ,both sides (2 per side) 10 mm socket needed.and unplug lic plate light , also remove 3 small screws (top of bumper lip)

The side fender flares also come with non re-usable rivets? I wonder how many rivets in total I have to buy.

hgrimberg · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:03 pm **Posts:** 363

Looks like the clips I need are these:

Somebody knows what part numbers are or where can I buy them online?

hgrimberg · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:03 pm **Posts:** 363

And, the black rear bumper lips on the top are sticked to the bumper? Just glued?

hgrimberg · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:03 pm **Posts:** 363

rankom wrote:

when i replace rear bumper i reuse old clips , but you need new plastic rivets , they are one time use , part number 6500911

Thank you

rankom · **Posted:** Sat Sep 12, 2015 11:06 am

original rivet pn# 06506007 -AA total 12 , 6500911 is larger rivet and work good , 2.50 $ each

hgrimberg · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:03 pm **Posts:** 363

rankom wrote:

original rivet pn# 06506007 -AA total 12 , 6500911 is larger rivet and work good , 2.50 $ each

Thank you. And the 2 small upper black plastic pieces go just sticked to the bumper?

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