What Causes the Large Gap Between the Front Bumper and Headlight?
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If the bumper is hit or squeezed, some gaps may appear between the bumper and the headlight. When the car leaves the factory, the gap between the bumper and the headlight is usually small and even. After removing and reinstalling the bumper, a certain gap may remain between the bumper and the headlight. The car bumper (also known as the impact beam) is located in most areas of the front and rear of the vehicle. It is designed to prevent external damage from affecting the vehicle's safety systems and has the ability to reduce injuries to passengers during high-speed collisions. Nowadays, it is increasingly designed for pedestrian protection. The car bumper is a safety device that absorbs and mitigates external impacts, protecting the front and rear of the vehicle body. Many years ago, front and rear bumpers were made of steel plates stamped into channel steel, riveted or welded to the frame rails, leaving a large gap with the body, which looked very unattractive. With the development of the automotive industry and the widespread use of engineering plastics, car bumpers, as an important safety device, have also undergone innovation. Today, the front and rear bumpers of cars not only retain their original protective functions but also aim for harmony and unity with the vehicle's styling, as well as lightweight design. The front and rear bumpers of modern cars are made of plastic, hence called plastic bumpers. Typically, a car's plastic bumper consists of three parts: the outer panel, cushioning material, and crossbeam. The outer panel and cushioning material are made of plastic, while the crossbeam is formed from cold-rolled sheet metal stamped into a U-shaped channel. The outer panel and cushioning material are attached to the crossbeam.
