Front Bumper through January 2011

Front Bumper through January 2011

• Slight changes may have to be made to removal and installation procedures of front bumper cover, depending upon equipment installed in vehicle.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench 2 to 10 Nm (V.A.G 1783)

• Torque wrench 40 to 200 Nm (V.A.G 1332)

Removing






- Remove the bolts - 5 - from the lock carrier from above.

- Remove the bolts - 3 - and - 4 - from below.

- Remove the left and right bolts - 2 - (facing up).

- Remove the bolts from the wheel housing - 3 -.

A second mechanic is required for the rest of the removal procedure.

- Remove the bumper cover - 1 - from the left and right retainers - arrows - on the fender.

- Remove the bumper cover - 1 - parallel to the vehicle with the help of a second technician.

- Disconnect the connections for the electric components and hoses.

- Disconnect the hose coupling from the windshield washer fluid hose (if equipped).

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

• When installing the front bumper cover, make sure it is guided onto the fender so that it is parallel.

- Pay close attention to the parallel alignment and gap dimensions => 00.