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			My front bumper lip seal is bulging in a few places.  I couldn't find any info on how this seal is attached.  Is there a glue or something that keeps it flush to the top of the bumper?  What would cause it to bulge? 
		
	
		
	
			
				 
		
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			The steel inside the rubber is rusting and that's what causes these to flex or seperate. Do a search for "bumper smile" and you'll see how to replace.
		 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			Yep, it is rust.  Replacing the "smile" is a couple of hours job.  Well worth the effort.
		 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			Terry, 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
			I have the smile replacement/chin spoiler installation article if you need it. It's a straight forward 2 hour job. PM your email and I'll be happy to send it. 
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			Thanks for the advice guys! 
		
	
		
	
			
			
				
					Timz I've PM'd you with my e-mail for the article. 
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