Where does the radiator core support assembly support assembly sit at?

DOAKLEY2020

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2012 FORD FIESTA
1.6L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
250,000 MILES

I am having a little trouble, figuring out where the radiator core support assembly sits at, and how all the other parts connect up to it and what all other part and what all other parts do connect to it somebody borrowed my car, wrecked it and left me with a problem. I’ve got the radiator support in there. It looks to be too high, maybe and not out far enough and the top pieces are broken so it’s hard to align everything up I’m having to work with what I’ve got and what I can afford and that’s pretty much piecing it together broken or not.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Is it the upper radiator core support you are referring to? I ask because there isn't really anything above it other than some plastic.

Do me a favor. Take a few pictures of what you are dealing with and upload them for me to see. Also, you mentioned the support seems too high. Confirm nothing other was bent.

Let me know.

Joe

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Friday, August 18th, 2023 AT 10:51 PM

DOAKLEY2020

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Here are photos of the front I’ve recently taken the bumper and a few pieces off trying to get into place before that I was driving it but the bumper after so long would start slowly falling down so I’d have to retighten things.

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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 AT 6:34 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

I attached the only pics I could find related. Looking at the pics you attached, the radiator appears to be in the correct position.

Take a look at the pics and let me know if they help at all.

Take care,

joe

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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 AT 7:38 PM

DOAKLEY2020

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Are these in the right position? Along with the bar it got bent so I’m hoping I’ve got that sitting at least close to what it needs to be! Thank you, photo helped out a lot!

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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 AT 8:05 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

It looks like it should work. Just make sure everything is tight and can't move. As far as the bent vertical bar, if you unbolt that, you should be able to place it in a vice and straighten it.

Let me know.

Joe