'99 2.0 Td Cover On The Front Bumper ?

[Modano]

Hi, I have a LHD from France.

I discovered on my 1999 2.0-TD front bumper that, next to the foglight, on the right side (driver) there is no cover, while on the other side, passenger, next to the foglight there is a cover.

WIthout this cover, I can see a big grey radiator, maybe the intercooler or an oil radiator, that, in my opinion is rather exposed.

My question is :

Is this a normal design to allow better air flow to cool this radiator, or are there supposed to be 2 covers, one on each side ?

On the internet I saw both ways on the pictures...maybe it depends of the country/engine ?

Thanks :)

[Konrad C]

Hi Matt,

Your car is missing the cover. Yes there is supposed to be a cover on both sides, regardless of the engine and specification.

Konrad

[Modano]

Thanks Conrad.
I'll have a look but even in French I'm struggling to give this cover a name :)

Thanks

[waqar_lionheart]

i think it might be called front bumper finisher grill. just make sure you get the correct side. also google it for images of avensis 1999 front bumper grill.

Regards,

Waqar

[Modano]

Hi Konrad, Waqar,

I've asked my Toyota mechanic about this grille, and he told me that it was normal that on the driver's side, next to the foglight, there is indeed a hole, as the radiator I talked about is the intercooler.

Meanwhile, 2 TD's seen on the road were without covers as well...