Rear bumper up to 02.98, removing and installing

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio, 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio, 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio, and 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Pry off clip -6-
Open rear lid
Pry off covers -9- (Qty. 4)
Remove bolts -7- (Qty. 7) and pull bumper out of side guides

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Components (Up To 02.98)

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