I'm replacing the "front bumper plate seal" (part #71152-SL0-010 , #14 on the parts diagram for the front bumper) on my 97.
The rubber seal has a raised flange along the entire length of its upper surface but I'm not sure whether that goes toward the back or the front.
The old one was installed with the flange toward the back, but it seems like it should go toward the front, so that it sticks up a bit between the hood and front bumper face when the hood is closed (ultimately flush with both hood and face).
It will fit in either way, so unfortunately for me, this part is not idiot proof.
Much appreciate any help here.
The rubber seal has a raised flange along the entire length of its upper surface but I'm not sure whether that goes toward the back or the front.
The old one was installed with the flange toward the back, but it seems like it should go toward the front, so that it sticks up a bit between the hood and front bumper face when the hood is closed (ultimately flush with both hood and face).
It will fit in either way, so unfortunately for me, this part is not idiot proof.
Much appreciate any help here.