Rear bumper cover (Golf R32), removing and installing

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Removing

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Bumper Cover (Golf R32)

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Loosen bumper cover - 1 - in area of wheel-housing (bolts - 2 - and - 6 - ).
Removing tail light assembly. Refer to 94 LIGHTS, SWITCHES - EXTERIOR .
Disconnect harness connector (below left tail light assembly) for license plate light - only Golf.
Remove bolts - 3 -.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.