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Repairing bumper cover > < Assembly overview - front bumper carrier
Removing and installing front bumper
Removing and installing front bumper
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
  Note
The removal and installation procedures for front bumper cover may have to be revised slightly depending on model variations.
Removing
  W00-0990
Carry out following work:
–  Remove bolts -2-.
–  Remove bolts -3- for fastening wheel housing liner on left and right.
–  Pull out spreader rivets -4- from underneath.
Further dismantling requires the assistance of a second mechanic.
–  Pull out front bumper cover -1- from fasteners of guides on left and right of wing -arrows a-.
–  Release locking hooks -arrows b- from lock carrier.
–  With the aid of a second mechanic, pull front bumper cover -1- parallel off vehicle -arrows c-.
–  Separate connectors of electrical components (if present).

Installing
   
Carry out following work:
–  Connect connectors of all installed electrical components.
–  Guide front bumper cover -1- parallel to lock carrier -arrow a- until locking hooks -arrows b- engage.
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–  Press front bumper cover -1- onto guides on left and right on wing -3- until they engage with each other -arrow c-.
–  Ensure joints are parallel and shut lines are equal → Rep. gr.00.
–  Start bolts -2-, -4- and -5- and tighten them to the respective specified torque → Chapter.
–  Install spreader rivets -6-.

   

Repairing bumper cover > < Assembly overview - front bumper carrier