Snow Bank pushed pushed bumper out of snaps ? - Toyota Yaris Forums

YodaBird · 02-19-2019, 06:29 PM

I hit a snow bank, more like an ice bank of snow today; resulting in my rear bumper coming out causing a half an inch gap along the seam, and around the gas tank, compared to the other side of the car.

Can it be fixed so as there is no more space ? It looks as if there are snap clips which the bumper has to be aligned and snapped in, if I'm correctly ? I tried, although unsuccessful; odds are I'll have to visit the dealer to get it fixed.

NYC-SE · 02-20-2019, 01:27 AM

You should be able to snap it back into place. I had a similar situation when someone rear ended me. Was hard enough to dislocate the bumper but not hard enough to cause real damage. Just line it up to where it should be and give it a hard smack with your hand. If it doesn't go the snap clips may be broken or the tabs on the bumper may be bent. Try to straighten them out and try again. Good luck.

logoris · 02-20-2019, 08:01 AM

Happened to me as well, just line it up and give it a firm smack by the clip and it pops in.

its very simple to put back in

YodaBird · 02-22-2019, 11:47 PM

Anyone have a picture of the clips on the car and on the bumper ? I tried to push it on, when I think it's in, a second later it pops out. I'm not sure whether I'm pushing it in correctly or the clips are broken.

Also I realized it wasn't from an ice / snow bank as I mentioned; the car was stuck with ice and snow and some dude helped us push the car, and I believe he pushed on the bumper causing it to pop out rather then the top corner of the car. I hope the clips arn't broken due to some random guy and causing me to have to buy a new bumper.

myfirstyota · 02-23-2019, 08:20 AM

#canadaproblems

DarkShadowFox · 02-25-2019, 08:37 AM

ZIPTIES :D

pjon · 03-01-2019, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by YodaBird

Anyone have a picture of the clips on the car and on the bumper ? I tried to push it on, when I think it's in, a second later it pops out. I'm not sure whether I'm pushing it in correctly or the clips are broken.

Also I realized it wasn't from an ice / snow bank as I mentioned; the car was stuck with ice and snow and some dude helped us push the car, and I believe he pushed on the bumper causing it to pop out rather then the top corner of the car. I hope the clips arn't broken due to some random guy and causing me to have to buy a new bumper.

I had a similar problem with my rear bumper cover after reversing into a plantpot!
It would not remain clipped into place. I made sure the "tabs" on the bumper edge were all straight and undamaged but discovered that the plastic retainer strip on the car was damaged. It has slots to accept the tabs but two were opened up too big to retain the tabs.
My only solution was to buy the plastic strip - found a new one on eBay for half the dealer price. U.K. dealer £45. They are handed, right and left side. It is about 9" long and 1.5" wide. Secured by one screw at the back end, 10mm socket/spanner and hooks into the wheelarch.
Not saying that is your problem but I would inspect this retainer. The bumper cover doesn't need removing for access but does require the removal of one screw behind the rear hatch and about four of the push retainers underneath.
Also, as already mentioned, check all the tabs on the bumper to ensure non are bent. These do need lining up with the reatainer very carfully before pushing into place.
This is on eBay, U.K. However, the one I purchased was for a 2014 Yaris. Whether they are different for later versions I don't know.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-T...frcectupt=true

pjon · 03-04-2019, 06:34 AM

Isn't it really nice when you try to help someone and it's just ignored?
Y'all have a nice day now.

DarkShadowFox · 03-04-2019, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pjon

Isn't it really nice when you try to help someone and it's just ignored?
Y'all have a nice day now.

oops read it wrong.

probably because this is the yarisworld forum, half the people on here cant install a CAI.

dogsridewith · 03-04-2019, 01:33 PM

I probably could if I knew what it was.

YodaBird · 03-06-2019, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkShadowFox

oops read it wrong.

probably because this is the yarisworld forum, half the people on here cant install a CAI.

No one was ignored, I simply did not check as I don't get always email notifications. What is a CAI ?

YodaBird · 03-06-2019, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dogsridewith

I probably could if I knew what it was.

?

DarkShadowFox · 03-07-2019, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YodaBird

No one was ignored, I simply did not check as I don't get always email notifications. What is a CAI ?

cold air intake, every install one, its a PITA.

02-19-2019, 06:29 PM	#1
YodaBird Drives: Gray Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 336	Snow Bank pushed pushed bumper out of snaps ? I hit a snow bank, more like an ice bank of snow today; resulting in my rear bumper coming out causing a half an inch gap along the seam, and around the gas tank, compared to the other side of the car. Can it be fixed so as there is no more space ? It looks as if there are snap clips which the bumper has to be aligned and snapped in, if I'm correctly ? I tried, although unsuccessful; odds are I'll have to visit the dealer to get it fixed.

02-23-2019, 08:20 AM	#5
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02-20-2019, 01:27 AM	#2
NYC-SE Drives: 2014 Yaris SE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,076	You should be able to snap it back into place. I had a similar situation when someone rear ended me. Was hard enough to dislocate the bumper but not hard enough to cause real damage. Just line it up to where it should be and give it a hard smack with your hand. If it doesn't go the snap clips may be broken or the tabs on the bumper may be bent. Try to straighten them out and try again. Good luck.

02-20-2019, 08:01 AM	#3
logoris Drives: 2017 Yaris SE Blue Streak Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 53	Happened to me as well, just line it up and give it a firm smack by the clip and it pops in. its very simple to put back in

02-22-2019, 11:47 PM	#4
YodaBird Drives: Gray Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 336	Anyone have a picture of the clips on the car and on the bumper ? I tried to push it on, when I think it's in, a second later it pops out. I'm not sure whether I'm pushing it in correctly or the clips are broken. Also I realized it wasn't from an ice / snow bank as I mentioned; the car was stuck with ice and snow and some dude helped us push the car, and I believe he pushed on the bumper causing it to pop out rather then the top corner of the car. I hope the clips arn't broken due to some random guy and causing me to have to buy a new bumper.

02-25-2019, 08:37 AM	#6
DarkShadowFox Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2015 Yaris LE 3door 1F7 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 963	ZIPTIES :D

03-04-2019, 06:34 AM	#8
pjon View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Icon+ 1.33 vvti Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: U.K. Posts: 25	Isn't it really nice when you try to help someone and it's just ignored? Y'all have a nice day now.

03-04-2019, 01:33 PM	#10
dogsridewith Drives: 2007 2-door hatchback Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USAnotCA Posts: 750	I probably could if I knew what it was.