JL1B-17F000-ABW
Bumper Hitch Cover Falling Out
- Thread starter David Sheets
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JL1B-17F000-ABW
David Sheets
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Update: I discovered the problem and will post this for those who may experience a similar problem.
When attaching the OEM replacement cover, I had to spread/open/widen the cover to engage the tabs & clips. As a result, the lip on the clips was not engaging inside the slot on the bumper allowing the cover to work its way out of the slots. Therefore, I used a hair dryer to heat the cover allowing me to reshape and widen/spread open the cover so that when I insert it now, I have to compress it slightly to insert the tabs and clips and I am able to hear a distinctive "click" when the lips spring upward and lock into the slots. It's been a week and it is as snug as a bug in a rug!!
When attaching the OEM replacement cover, I had to spread/open/widen the cover to engage the tabs & clips. As a result, the lip on the clips was not engaging inside the slot on the bumper allowing the cover to work its way out of the slots. Therefore, I used a hair dryer to heat the cover allowing me to reshape and widen/spread open the cover so that when I insert it now, I have to compress it slightly to insert the tabs and clips and I am able to hear a distinctive "click" when the lips spring upward and lock into the slots. It's been a week and it is as snug as a bug in a rug!!
Deadman
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Ya, it has to line up....
Air00Max
Member
Does anyone have the part # for this? Also, does it come painted silver or do you have to have it painted as well? Mine either fell off (which I don't think happened, since I think the tabs are pretty sturdy), or someone stole it. Hate not having the hitch cover on.
Deadman
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Every WalMart parking lot has an assorted variety of painted hitch covers! lmao. kidding.
Same for me. Pops on, stays on. ??? Sup?
NyackRob79
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Speaking of the bumper hitch cover - Do models with HD Tow Package come without it? I only ask because when I build my 2020 Expy online, it shows the hitch cover removed once I add the HD Tow Package. Curious as to whether the HD Tow Package uses a different hitch that doesn't allow the fitment of the cover?
Lou Hamilton
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At least with my 2019 w/ HD Tow, it has the cover.
byathread
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I think all new expeditions come with a receiver that is hidden with that little POS cover. Maybe the XL trim doesn't, but, the receiver comes with all the other trims as far as I know...
MxRacer965
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I believe it has to be painted to match. I looked into it because at less than 1K miles some jerk scratched mine backing into a spot (and I parked away from everyone next to an “island” so I could only have a car on one side of me). I wanted to replace it if it was as simple as buying another painted to match. As misfortune had it, I hit a deer in August and the body shop repainted my cover as part of the $14K job for free. All good now.
