Known from the outside
- Passenger-side bumper damage.
- Missing fog-light trim.
- Visible hood surface damage.
- Panel alignment concerns that require inspection after removal.
What remains unknown
The exterior condition does not confirm the state of the crash bar, radiator support, fender mounting points, bumper brackets, lighting mounts, or hidden fasteners. Those remain unknown until the front end is opened and measured.
Why diagnosis comes before parts
Visible plastic and trim may be the smallest part of the repair. Ordering from the outside view could produce the wrong bumper components while missing bent brackets, broken mounts, or alignment issues underneath. The teardown is meant to define the actual repair boundary before money is committed.
Baseline phase exit criteria
- Current exterior condition documented consistently.
- Visible issues entered into the parts and decision log.
- Front bumper removed without destroying useful evidence.
- Hidden mounts and supports inspected before cleaning or correction.
- Repair-versus-replace decisions made from exposed conditions and measurements.
Next step
Remove the front bumper, inspect the passenger-side supports and mounting points, compare alignment across both sides, and update the repair plan from what is actually present.