240 Bumper

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by John von Colditz, Feb 5, 2009.

  1. The right rear bumper on my 88 245 is suddenly not aligned to the car.
    It is level, but the right side is about an inch farther from the car,
    relative to the left. It would appear the right has moved out, as some
    of the trim above the bumper has seperated on that side. I can't find
    any way to move it back in.

    Suggestions?
     
    John von Colditz, Feb 5, 2009
    #1
  2. John von Colditz

    James Sweet Guest


    Either the bumper shock absorber has failed somehow and popped out, or
    someone has backed into the left side and pushed it in. You'll need to
    replace one or both of the bumper shocks, should be cheap from a salvage
    yard, and no special tools are needed to replace them, except you need a
    largish wrench or socket to remove the bolts that go down through the
    frame from the cargo compartment.
     
    James Sweet, Feb 5, 2009
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  3. James Sweet laid this down on his screen :
    Thanks, James, as always!
     
    John von Colditz, Feb 5, 2009
    #3
  4. yes find out who hit the car ?
     
    John Robertson, Feb 28, 2009
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  5. John von Colditz

    Mr. V Guest

    Yes, remove the bumper via undoing the bolts that attach the shock
    absorber/attachment points to the car, but do that BEFORE you buy a
    replacement bumper shock.

    Remove the bumper then inspect it to find out what is wrong.

    You may need more than or something other than a bumper shock.
     
    Mr. V, Feb 28, 2009
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