Bumper cover (up to model year 2005), adjusting to hood

Fig 1: Removing Bumper Cover Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

• Position bumper cover, clip in side flanks - arrow  - and secure with bolts - 8  -.
• Loosely install bolt - 3  -.
• Tighten bolts - 2  - , - 4  - , - 5  - , - 6  - and - 7  -.

• Close hood.
• Check projection and recess of bumper cover to hood.
• If OK, tighten all bolts to torque.
• If not OK, open hood.

• Loosen bolt(s) - 2  - and/or - 4  - , correct top of bumper cover accordingly and re-tighten bolt to torque.
• Tighten bolt - 3  -.

2 - Screw (6 Nm)

3 - Screw (6 Nm)

4 - Screw (6 Nm)

5 - Screw (3 Nm)

6 - Screw (3 Nm)

7 - Screw (3 Nm)