Newbie here. How long does it take to replace the rear bumper on a 2003 Mazda Tribute? Many thanks! : )

I don’t know. there is always a screw or bolt hiding some where that seems to take forever to find

If you know what you are doing and have done the job before–not very long at all.

You are probably speaking of the bumper COVER. It’s the plastic part that you can see. It covers the actual bumper bar with a piece of styrofoam in between. I’m guessing you have an estimate from a body shop for a bill you’re going to have to pay that shows more time than you think it should tak…

I suggest you start by stopping at the dealership parts department and requesting an “exploded view” drawing of the rear bumper installation. Ask bicely and they should be happy to print one for you. I don’t have one for your car, but the drawing will look something like the attached. http://tijil.…

Thanks for the replies, that’s very helpful. Actually, settling privately with someone who will have a dealer fix it at $90/hr labor - want to have an approximation of time, so we don’t get ripped off.

Ask the dealer for an estimate. It’ll be more accurate than anything we can tell you. I will say that if I’ve dealt with removing a bumper previously, I can have it off in about 20 minutes, and back on in about 20 minutes. But if I have to swap hardware over from the old one to the new one (oftenti…

I see. Great advice. I appreciate it - thank you. : )

No problem. BTW, my time estimates were based on no damage to the body or anything the bumper attaches to. If things have to be straightened out or fixed in order to get the bumper to line up right, it can easily add several hours to the job.

Remove/Replace Bumper - How long does it take

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raj August 25, 2012, 3:53pm 10

Even good body shops don’t charge $95/hr to for this type work. Mine charges about $50/hr.

Dependent on damage underneath it may cost more as they will not know till cover is removed.

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