[ronpontiac]

Yes, the bumper is on the car. I also tried to switch them but since they are the same I had the same problem with the upper screw going in but the lower hitting the bottom edge of the bumper bracket. I don't want to damage the guard by bending it and making it fit if there is a right side. Could it be I have two lefts? There are no part #'s on either shield so I can't look them up. Thankyou Halfway for your help and I hope to eventually solve this problem.

[HALFWAY]

I am at home today, I wil look to see if there is a difference and how they are mounted again. I will also see if I can get you a couple of pictures although my camera is a cheapie digital one.

[HALFWAY]

Ok here are a couple of pics, sorry but I told you the camera was cheap.

The first picture shows the one of the bolts that goes through the bumper bracket and into the shield, there is another bolt higher but I couldn't get in there to get a picture.

The second shows where the shield attaches to the bumper bracket. The arrow shows where the bolt would be if you could see it but it is behind the shield. The "tab" where the two bolts go through the bumber bracket point to the rear of the car. The X shows the bumper bracket. After looking more closely I think I put these on before the bumper because I can't see how you can get to the upper bolt if the bumper is on.

Hope this helps.