1997-99 (2GB) Eclipse Front Bumper Cover

2GB (1997-99) Eclipse Front Bumper Cover & Components

This guide is for the North American 1997-99 model year Mitsubishi Eclipse ONLY.

Note: I cannot guarantee that every part shown is authentic OEM.

Disclaimer: this info may not be comprehensive or exhaustive, and may contain mistakes or errors. If you see a mistake or something missing, feel free to drop a comment.

What is a 2GB Front Bumper?

For the 1997 model year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse received the "2GB" (2nd Generation, version "B") styling which saw a number of changes to the exterior, including an all-new front bumper cover complete with a new emblem, headlights, and fog lights.

Front Bumper Installed
Example of an OEM 2GB Front Bumper Installed on a Non-Turbo Eclipse

The same bumper cover was used across all trim levels including RS, GS, GS-T, GSX, and Spyders. The only differences were that the RS featured replaceable fog light covers, while all other trim levels received replaceable bezels for use with fog lights (see "E" in the image below), and the turbo models (GS-T, GSX) did not come equipped with the right (passenger side) Air Inlet Cover (see "D" in the image below).



Front Bumper


A) Bumper Cover: MR296443



B) Emblem



C) Front License Plate

  • Mount Garnish: MR248258
  • M6x25 Washer Assembled Bolt (2 qty. required): MS240157
  • Grommet (Not Pictured - 2 qty. required): MU480007
  • Bracket (Not Pictured 2 qty. required): MB403256
C) Front License Plate Mount Back Side View:
  • CA) Bracket: MR311004
  • CB) Clip: MB325299


D) Air Inlet Covers

Air Inlet Covers
  • Left: MR296691
  • Right (Eclipse RS & GS only): MR296692
  • Clips (2 qty. required per cover): MB590093


F) Corner Plates

Front Bumper Corner Plate
  • Left: MB935767
  • Right: MB935768
  • Grommets* (2 qty. required per side): MU480001
  • M6x25 Washer Assembled Bolts (2 qty. required per side): MS240157
*I believe the grommet shown here is aftermarket, but it looks identical to an OEM grommet.

G) Lower Plate

Front Bumper Lower Plate
  • Lower Plate: MB914136
  • M6x20 Flange Bolt (9 qty. required): MU140009


Top Bumper Plate Location


H) Top Bumper Plate

Front Bumper Top Plate
    • Plate: MB908399
    • M6x20 Flange Bolt (5 qty. required): MU140009


I) Bumper Pads

Bumper Pad
  • Pad (2 qty. required): MB866504


OEM vs Aftermarket OE-Style Front Bumpers: How to Spot the Differences

Are you doing a detail-oriented restoration? Or maybe you are just curious about which version is on your car? This video will show you how to quickly spot some key differences between genuine OEM bumpers and the aftermarket OE-style replacements.





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