Removing and installing rear bumper — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes A32, A33

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• Ensure joints are parallel and shut lines are equal 00Body gaps; Body, rear.
• On vehicles with lane change assist system, the rear radar system must be calibrated each time the bumper cover has been removed and installed.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove tail light cluster in side panel Electrical system94Tail light cluster; Removing and installing tail light cluster.
2. Remove bolts (6) on left and right.
3. Undo bolts (5) in wheel housing (pointing upwards) on left and right.
4. Unscrew bolts (4) and (2) from left and right wheel housing liner.
5. Remove spreader rivets (3) from underneath.

6. Pull rear bumper cover (1) out of guide fasteners on left and right of side panel (arrows a).
7. With the aid of a second mechanic, pull rear bumper cover (1) parallel off vehicle (arrows b).
8. Disconnect connectors from installed electrical components.
9. Connect connectors to installed electrical components.
10. Guide rear bumper cover (1) onto vehicle ensuring it is aligned parallel (arrows a).
11. Press rear bumper cover (1) onto guides on left and right of side panel until they engage with each other (arrows b).
12. Ensure joints are parallel and shut lines are equal 00Body gaps; Body, rear.
13. Start bolts (2), (4), (5) and (6) and tighten them to specified torque accordingly.
14. Clip in spreader rivets (3) from underneath.
15. Install tail lights in side panel Electrical system94Tail lights; Removing and installing tail lights.
16. Disconnect connectors from installed electrical components.
17. On vehicles with lane change assist system, the rear radar system must be calibrated each time the bumper cover has been removed and installed.

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