Front Bumper Cover (with Parking Sensor Provisions, for Bi-Xenon Headlamps without AFS)

The Front Bumper Cover, identified by Maserati Part Number 673001801, is a defining exterior feature of your Maserati Ghibli, embodying both its distinctive styling and advanced functionality. This specific bumper variant is tailored for Ghibli models equipped with front and rear parking sensors and standard Bi-Xenon Headlamps (without the Adaptive Front Lighting System – AFS).

This meticulously designed bumper forms the striking face of your Ghibli, integrating Maserati’s iconic grille opening, aggressive air intakes, and sculpted lines that convey both luxury and performance. Beyond its visual impact, the bumper serves critical functional roles. It is engineered to absorb the forces of minor, low-speed impacts, protecting the more expensive and structurally vital components underneath, thereby minimizing repair costs. Crucially, this bumper cover comes with the precise pre-drilled holes and internal mounting provisions for the front Park Distance Control (PDC) sensors. This ensures a factory-flush fit for these essential parking aids, which assist drivers in maneuvering in tight spaces by detecting obstacles. Its design also perfectly accommodates the standard Bi-Xenon headlights, ensuring proper alignment and optimal light projection without requiring the additional features or cutouts associated with the AFS system. Furthermore, the bumper’s contours contribute to the vehicle’s aerodynamic efficiency, helping to manage airflow around the front of the car.

Given its prominent and exposed position, the front bumper cover is highly susceptible to various forms of damage:

• Collision Damage: Even minor front-end collisions can cause cracks, punctures, deformation, or detachment of the bumper cover. This is the most common reason for its replacement.
• Scrapes and Scuffs: Contact with curbs, parking barriers, or even road debris can lead to unsightly scrapes, deep scratches, or gouges in the painted surface.
• UV Degradation/Fading: Prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause the paint to fade or the plastic material to become brittle over many years, affecting the bumper’s appearance and integrity.
• Mounting Tab Breakage: Impacts or incorrect removal/installation can break the numerous plastic mounting tabs that secure the bumper to the vehicle.

Symptoms of a damaged front bumper include visible cracks, dents, deep scratches, misaligned panel gaps, or a loose fit. Replacement of the front bumper cover is a common bodywork repair. As this part comes unpainted, it will require professional preparation and painting to match your vehicle’s specific body color precisely. Proper installation by a skilled technician is essential to ensure correct alignment with adjacent panels, proper function of integrated sensors and headlamp washers, and restoration of the vehicle’s original aesthetic appeal and safety performance.

For your Maserati Ghibli, ensuring the integrity and pristine condition of the Front Bumper Cover (Part Number 673001801) is paramount for maintaining its iconic styling, functional integration of safety features like parking sensors, and overall premium appearance. Replacing a damaged bumper with a genuine Maserati part and ensuring expert painting and installation is an essential investment to preserve the sophisticated design and uncompromising quality of your Italian luxury sport sedan.