Removal - Early models with separate side bumper trims
The front bumper consists of three sections - a crossbar and two sidewalls (figure R:3). Remove the bumper from the car in the following order:
1. Unscrew the nuts of the studs that attach the side bumper trims to the fenders (from the inside of the front fenders)and to the crossbar.
2. Disconnect the wires from the front turn signals (on Golf models).
3. Unscrew the bolts securing the crossbar to the bumper brackets and remove the bumper.
Removing the rear bumper is done in a similar way, except that there is no need to disconnect the electrical wiring.
Removal and installation - later models with one-piece bumpers
On later models, the bumpers have a single plastic trim that runs the length of the bumper (figure P:4). In case of minor damage, the trim can be replaced separately from the steel base (beam) of the bumper. To remove the plastic trim from the bumper, you need to remove the entire bumper from the car, the beam of which is attached to the body using brackets. The bolts that attach the bumper to the brackets are covered with a plastic trim, so to remove the bumper, you need to unscrew the bolts that attach the brackets to the body side members. Before removing the bumper, separate the ends of the plastic trim from the fenders to which it is attached with clamps.
After removing the bumper from the car, disassemble it in the following order:
1. Remove the front license plate and its mounting plate.
2. Press the plastic cover away from the bumper.
3. Before installing the new plastic bumper cover, secure the new clips to its ends (figure R:5).
4. To make it easier to install the clamps, soak them in soapy water for five minutes, then screw in the bolts 3-4 threads.
5. Insert the clips into the lining stiffeners, tapping them into place with a plastic hammer. Only hit the areas indicated by the arrows in Figure P:5. Hold the clamp with a pipe wrench and tighten the bolt.
6. The plastic cover is attached to the bumper beam using tabs that fit into the beam slots. It is advisable to press the cover onto the bumper beam using a hydraulic press, but it can also be installed using a large clamp. Use wooden spacers to protect the outer surface of the cover during pressing.
7. Press the cover onto the bumper so that the plastic tabs shown by the arrows in Figure P:6 fit into the slots on the bumper beam. The hidden fasteners that must be pressed into the rounded part of the bumper are shown by the arrows "A". Start installing the cover from the middle, moving alternately towards the ends of the bumper.
8. Install the license plate on the bumper.
9. Position the bumper to its installation location on the vehicle and insert the side clips into the guides on the front fenders (figure R:7). Align the bumper brackets with the body side members and install the mounting bolts.
10. Removal and installation of the rear bumper is carried out in the same way as the front one, but access to the bumper bracket bolts is provided from inside the luggage compartment.
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