Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing bumper cover
| Volkswagen R GmbH, optional equipment, “R Line” and “R” |
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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 Note
| The removal and installation procedures for front bumper
cover may have to be revised slightly depending on model
variations. |
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- |
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Removing radiator grille
→ Chapter |
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Undo bolts -2- in wheel housing
(pointing upwards) on left and right. |
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Unscrew bolts -3- on left and right. |
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Unscrew bolts -4- from underneath. |
| Further dismantling requires the assistance of a second mechanic. |
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Pull bumper cover -1- out of guide
fasteners on left and right of wing -arrows a-. |
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Release locking hooks -arrows b- from
lock carrier. |
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Pull bumper cover -1- off vehicle in
parallel movement -arrows c-. |
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Detach washer fluid line hose couplings (if there are any)
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.92. |
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Separate connectors of electrical components (if present). |
| General information and work instructions for the parking aid can be
found in
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94. |
| General information and work instructions for the Park Assist system
can be found in
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94. |
| Further installation requires the assistance of a second mechanic. |
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Connect connectors of all installed electrical components. |
Note
| When positioning the bumper cover, make sure that the front wheel
housing liner is correctly seated. |
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Guide bumper cover -1- onto lock
carrier -arrows a- in a parallel movement
until locking devices engage. |
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Press bumper cover -1- onto guides
-5- on left and right of wing until they
engage with each other -arrow b-. |
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Observe gaps/shut lines
→ Rep. gr.00. |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - bumper cover“ |
Repairing bumper cover
Note
| If bumper cover is damaged, determine whether plastic can be
repaired before renewing bumper. |
| Description under:
→ General Information; Body Repairs, General Body Repairs |
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1 -
Impact bar
2 -
Guide bracket
Left and right
3 -
Hexagon nut
Qty. 2 on each side
2.0 Nm
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Installation tool for PDC bracket -VAS 6 ...
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Assembly overview - impact bar
Installing brackets for parking aid system