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 ...
Other materials:
Areas exposed to stone chipping
Body areas exposed to stone chipping
Note
The marked areas are exposed to stone chipping.
When sanding these areas, note thicknesses of the paint structure
and avoid sanding through. This is the only way to ensure long-term
corrosion protection.
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Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components
Risk of death due to high voltage
The high voltage system carries high voltage. If high-voltage
components or high-voltage lines become damaged, there is a risk of
severe or fatal injury due to electric shock.
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Carry out visual inspection of high ...
Removing and installing trim for backrest release mechanism
Removing
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Pull operating lever -1-
upwards -arrow A-.
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Insert flat-bladed screwdriver between trim and operating
lever as shown in illustration.
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Releas ...
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Assembly overview - impact bar
Installing brackets for parking aid system