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:
Brake fluid
Fig. 144 In the engine compartment: cap
on the brake fluid container
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Brake fluid will gradually absorb water from the surrounding
air. The brake system will be damaged if there is too much water in the brake fluid.
T ...
Switching over headlights for driving abroad (travel mode)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a
left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the asymmetric dipped beam headlights may
dazzle oncoming traffic with xenon headlights. Therefore, the headlights must be
sw ...
Tyre storage
Storage room
The conditions have to be:
dark
dry,
cool and
ventilated
in the tyre storage room.
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