Backed my sonata into a snow bank and cracked the bumper cover.

I have a few questions.

Why the hell does hyundai make such a brittle POS bumper cover? I was barely moving when I hit it. I did hear it, but, didn't think to get out and check it at the time as I thought there was no way I could have damaged it moving so slowly. I wonder if I complained to the hyundai dealer that sold it to me, they might at least discount the repair bill.

Does anyone have instructions for the cover removal. I found a thread on it, but, looks like the image has been pulled down.

I am a fairly decent mechanic and would remove, repair/replace it myself, if it is not too much of a headache. I am guessing that with the cover removed, I might be able to patch it from the inside with fiberglass.

 

Sonata (NF) > 2009 > G 3.3 DOHC > Body (Interior and Exterior) > Bumper > Rear Bumper > Replacement

NOTE:
- After remove the rear combination lamp.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape , and apply protective tape around the related parts your hands.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not bend or scratch the cover and other parts.

1. After loosening the mounting nuts, move the combination lamp (A).


2. Loosen the mounting nuts.


3. Loosen the mounting screws.


4. Remove the transverse trim.

5. Remove the luggage side trim.

6. Disconnect the connector (A).


7. Loosen the mounting bolts.


8. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the rear bumper (A).


9. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace any damage clips.

 

Is there a chance that you have the steps to remove the rear bumper cover from a 2010 elantra GLS? For some reason the pictures from this thread would not load for me to see.

thanks in advance.