New Beetle
| 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 |
| q | 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 |
| q | 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 |