Front Air Dam Deflector Valance replacement?

[SRGilbert]

Hi again, different question now. Hopefully this is the correct spot to ask.

My 2012 LTZ needs a new front air dam deflector valance due to me not paying enough attention when parking. Seems it's just high enough to catch on curbs, but low enough to catch on steep angled driveways.

Anyway, the dealer wants $204 to replace it saying the part is about $100.

That seems high so I've started looking for the part, which appear to be plentiful on Ebay and Amazon, etc.

My question is about the part itself. On mine, it appears to be made up of two separate parts, the soft rubber part that hangs down, and there is also a hard plastic retaining clip that holds it up.

Are these actually two separate pieces or if I order the part, it all comes together? I can't even find a reference to the hard plastic clip part at all.

Is it pretty easy to install? Is there a tutorial somewhere?

Thanks

 

[SRGilbert]

Ok, I see it now. I thought the "plastic clip was a part that ran the whole width of the valance, but it looks like it's actually TWO matching left and right parts called the "Deflector Spacer" part #16 in the diagram here. That being the case makes it a little easier I think. I think the left clip is actually all that needs to be replaced, it's cracked and can't hold the rubber spoiler in place like it should.

 

[TurtleOverlord]

Don't replace it unless you really want to.

Just rip it off, you don't need it.

 

[SRGilbert]

Don't replace it unless you really want to.

Just rip it off, you don't need it.

Hmmm.... my understanding is that it plays a role in the air flow of the cooling system. Plus, in my opinion it looks weird without one.

I went ahead and had them order me a replacement "spacer" for $20 that will be here tomorrow, so I guess we will see if that will be sufficient.