Contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Fig. 8.3. Rear bumper components: 1 – rear bumper trim; 2 – screw; 3 – rivet with notches; 4 – screw; 5 – screw
Note: Depending on the model variant, minor deviations must be taken into account when removing and installing the rear bumper trim.
Removal
Fig. 8.4. Removing the rear bumper
Remove the rear lights from the wing.
Unscrew screws 3 in the fender liner area on the left and right.
[The original material is available on the portal: VWmanual]
Using a screwdriver, remove the rivet with notches 4 in the mudguard area on the left and right.
Remove the 2 screws from the bottom and release the clamp on the left and right.
Depending on the design of the exhaust system, there are rivets on the right and left sides of the trim.
Remove screws 5 on the left and right under the rear lights.
Further removal is only possible with the help of a second mechanic.
Remove the rear bumper trim parallel from the guide profiles in the fenders.
Disconnect existing electrical connections.
Installation
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Pay attention to parallelism and gap sizes
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