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Removing front bumper cover, Polo Blue Motion — VW

Removing front bumper cover, Polo Blue Motion on VW: 11 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.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove headlights Vehicle electrics; Electrical system94Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior.
  2. Remove bolts (2).
  3. Remove bolts (3) (pointing upwards) on left and right of wheel housing.
  4. Unscrew bolts (4) from wheel housing.
  5. Unscrew bolts (4) and (5) from below. [Note: Further dismantling requires the help of a second mechanic.Notes and procedures for parking aid are located in Electrical system94Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior; Parking aid system.]
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  1. Pull front bumper cover (1) out of fasteners of guides on left and right of wing (arrows c).
  2. Release fasteners on guides (arrows b) and radiator grille (arrows a).
  3. Release fasteners (3) from lock carrier (4), located behind radiator grille.
  4. With the aid of a second mechanic, pull front bumper cover (1) parallel (arrows d) off vehicle.
  5. Disconnect connectors from all existing electrical components.
  6. Disconnect washer fluid hose connectors (if fitted) Electrical system92Headlight washer system.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.