I just bought a '00 OBW. The front bumper has a crack in it. How are they removed to repair them?

That's the best you could do Porcupine?

hehe, it was kind of short notice.

 

Here's what the little plastic pop fasteners on '00obw look like.:

My 99 Leggy OBW has a tear in the rear bumper cover. I keep scouting the wrecking yards for a replacement cover. I would guess the same plastic pop fasteners are used to attach the cover that are used on the front bumper. Is that right?

You are correct! The front and rear covers are basically attached in the same manner. Most of the plastic plugs have a centre section that you pry part way out, releasing the larger section of the plug. You usually find 5 or six along the top of the bumper cover, and another 5 or 6 along the underside. The only other fasteners are at the wheel well, screws or small boots, usually no more than 3 or 4. Be aware that if you have fog lights in the front bumper cover you may have to wrestle them out first. My last 02 OBW needed a bulb replacement in one and the fog light was a bitc* to get out (no room, rusted bolts). Once the cover is off, see if a body shop can repair your old one. If its just a tear, it may be repairable for less cost than a new cover. In some cases the damage is so far gone to make it cheaper to just get another one. Good Luck!