Rear Bumper – Front And Rear Parking Sensors

The Rear Bumper Cover, identified by Maserati Part Number 673004365, is a defining exterior feature of your Maserati Ghibli, crucial for both its striking aesthetics and its practical functionality. This specific bumper variant is tailored for Ghibli models equipped with Park Distance Control (PDC) sensors, meaning it has the necessary provisions for these parking aids.

This meticulously designed bumper forms the elegant and aggressive rear profile of your Ghibli, showcasing its distinctive lines and integrating the signature exhaust outlets and reflectors. Beyond its visual appeal, 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 rear Park Distance Control (PDC) sensors. These sensors are essential for assisting drivers in maneuvering safely into parking spaces, providing audible and visual warnings of obstacles behind the vehicle. The bumper’s design ensures a factory-flush and precise fit for these sensors, maintaining the vehicle’s sleek appearance. Its contours also contribute to the vehicle’s overall aerodynamic efficiency, helping to manage airflow at the rear.

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

• Collision Damage: Even minor rear-end impacts or parking mishaps can cause cracks, punctures, deformation, or detachment of the bumper cover. This is a very common reason for its replacement.
• Scrapes and Scuffs: Contact with curbs, poles, or other obstacles while parking 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 rear bumper include visible cracks, dents, deep scratches, misaligned panel gaps, or a loose fit. While typically not affecting the vehicle’s drivability directly, a compromised bumper significantly detracts from the Ghibli’s sophisticated appearance and can compromise the functionality of the parking sensors. Replacement of the rear 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 restoration of the vehicle’s original aesthetic appeal and safety performance.

For your Maserati Ghibli, ensuring the integrity and pristine condition of the Rear Bumper Cover (Part Number 673004365) is paramount for maintaining its distinctive styling, functional integration of safety features like parking sensors, and overall premium appearance. Replacing a worn or 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.