Dorman 45167 Bumper Grille Insert - Front Center Lower

OE-Style Bumper Grille Insert

This Dorman bumper grille insert restores the front center lower opening with an OE-style fit and black finish. Built from plastic and shaped to match the original insert, it supports a clean factory appearance on select Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Cabrio applications.

Part number 45167 is a direct-fit replacement for drivers needing a front center lower bumper grille insert that installs without cutting or drilling. It is designed for specified Volkswagen Golf and Cabrio models and uses a press-in attachment method for a straightforward replacement.

Key Features

• OE grille insert style for a factory-like appearance
• Black plastic construction
• Press-in attachment method
• No cutting required
• No drilling required
• Designed for the front center lower bumper position
• Dorman 45167 replacement part

Detailed Description

Dorman 45167 is a bumper grille insert engineered to match the fit, appearance, and function of the original insert on specified vehicles. The black plastic construction is made for durable, reliable performance in the front center lower bumper opening. This part cross-references 1J0853677DB41 for the same application.

Compatible With 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf, front center lower, and 1999-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio, front center lower. If you are replacing a damaged or missing lower bumper grille insert on a Volkswagen Golf or Volkswagen Cabrio, part number 45167 provides an OE-style solution that follows the original mounting layout.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Broken or cracked bumper grille insert
• Missing front center lower grille trim
• Faded or worn black bumper insert
• Restoring the original front bumper appearance
• Replacing a damaged OE-style grille insert after minor impact

Installation Notes

This insert uses a press-in attachment method. No cutting or drilling is required. Verify the front center lower opening and compare the existing insert shape before installation to confirm proper alignment on your Volkswagen Golf or Volkswagen Cabrio application.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this bumper grille insert to follow the original part’s fit and function for the listed vehicles. The OE-style construction and application-specific design support a consistent replacement result for 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf and 1999-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio models.