We have a 2015 Civic. It got rear ended almost a year ago. I got a new painted bumper cover from an outfit in Houston. I think it was Paint A Part. Installation was easy, just watch a youtube video and then do it. Fortunately, none of the parts under the cover were broken. I know that does not really answer your question about a car 13 years older, but I hope it helps.
Oh yeah, the bumper cover arrived in a box that was obviously too small. It was folded in thirds. A piece of paper said, "Don't panic!" and said to let it warm up and everything would be fine. It worked.