Removing and installing front bumper cover »model year 2015« — VW
Removing and installing front bumper cover »model year 2015« on VW: 16 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform codes 601, 641, 643, 603
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- When positioning front bumper cover, ensure it is parallel to wing.
📋 Procedure
- Remove headlights Electrical system94H4 headlights.
- Remove bolts (2).
- Remove bolts (4) (pointing upwards) on left and right of wheel housing.
- Remove bolts (5).
- Unscrew bolts (6) from underneath.
- Pull front bumper cover (1) out of fasteners of guides on left and right of wing (arrows c).
- Release fasteners on lateral guides (arrows b) and radiator grille (arrows a).
- Release fasteners (3) behind radiator grille (arrows d).
- With the aid of a second mechanic, pull off front bumper cover (1) parallel (arrows d) from vehicle.
- Disconnect electrical connectors from all fitted electrical components.
- Disconnect washer fluid hose connectors (if there are any) Electrical system92Headlight washer system
- Notes on washer fluid hose connectors can be found in Electrical system92Headlight washer system
- Place front bumper cover (1) parallel (arrows a) onto lock carrier.
- Press radiator grille and bumper cover into fasteners (arrows c).
- 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.]
- Check that parts are parallel and gaps are even 00; Karosseriespaltmaße; Karosserie vorn.
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