Removing and installing front bumper cover, GTI: VW Golf Cabriolet

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016)

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• When positioning front bumper cover, ensure it is parallel to wing.
• Ensure joints are parallel and shut lines are equal 00; Karosseriespaltmaße; Karosserie vorn

📋 Procedure

1. Remove radiator grille .
2. Unscrew bolts (4).
3. Remove bolts (2) (pointing upwards) on left and right of wheel housing.
4. Remove bolts (3) from wheel housing.
5. Remove bolts (5) and (6) from underneath.

6. Pull front bumper cover (1) out of fasteners of guides on left and right of wing (arrows a).
7. With the aid of a second mechanic, pull off front bumper cover (1) parallel (arrows b) from vehicle.
8. Disconnect connectors from all electrical components.
9. Disconnect washer fluid hose connectors (if fitted) Electrical system92Headlight washer system.
10. Guide front bumper cover (1) parallel (arrows a) onto lock carrier.
11. Push front bumper cover (1) onto guides until both engage (arrows b) with one another. [Note: When positioning front bumper cover, ensure it is parallel to wing.]
12. Ensure joints are parallel and shut lines are equal 00; Karosseriespaltmaße; Karosserie vorn
13. Start bolts and tighten them.
14. Install radiator grille

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