Assembly overview

Make

Volkswagen

Model

New Beetle

Section

Bumper › Rear bumper › Assembly overview

BodyAssembly overview

Assembly overview

  Note

t	In the overview the removal and installation of the rear bumper is described for vehicles 06.05. The removal and installation for vehicles 07.05 also applies although minor differences may be encountered.

t	The front bumper cover is a component part of the rear end and must be removed together → Chapter.

t	Tightening sequence of the bolts/screws -2-, -4-, -12- must be observed to ensure conciseness of joints/shut lines, etc.

1 -

Cover

q	Vehicles  06.05

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Removing:

–	Remove rear lights → Rep. Gr.94

–	Remove wheel housing liners → Chapter

–	Remove rear part → Chapter

–	Remove bolts → Item and pull off clips → Item on left and right sides.

–	Unscrew bolts → Item and → Item

2 -	Bolt/screw

q	Insert with locking fluid -D 185 400 A2-

q

Qty. 6

q

6 Nm

q	Note tightening sequence

3 -

Base

q	With holes

q

Qty. 2

4 -	Bolt/screw

q	Insert with locking fluid -D 185 400 A2-

q	Note tightening sequence

5 -

Clip

6 -

Base

q	With welded captive nuts

q

Qty. 2

7 -	Left insulation

q	Bonded with butyl adhesive cord -AKL 450 005 05-

8 -	Right insulation

q	Bonded with butyl adhesive cord -AKL 450 005 05-

9 -	Bumper carrier

10 -	Bolt/screw

q

Qty. 4

q

30 Nm

11 -

Wing

12 -	Bolt/screw

q

Qty. 4

q	Insert with locking fluid -D 185 400 A2-

q

6 Nm

q	Note tightening sequence

13 -

Base

q	With holes

q

Qty. 2

14 -

Base

q	With welded captive nuts

q

Qty. 2

15 -	Air vent grille

q	Models 07.05

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Removing:

–	Remove rear lights → Rep. Gr.94

–	Remove rear fog light → Rep. Gr.94

–	Unclip air grille to rear.

16 -

Cover

q	Models 07.05

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