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Rear Bumper Cover, Cup Edition

NOTE:

Before replacing the bumper cover, see if it is possible to repair the damage.

Removing

Fig 1: Rear Bumper Cover
GWWM63-10007Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove side luggage compartment cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove tail lamp assembly in side panel on left and right. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A4, 02E, 09G, 02Q] [For engine(s) BRM, BGP, BPY, BGQ, CBTA, CBEA, CJAA, CBUA, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

-- Release the quick release -9- and remove the diffuser -8- from the spoiler.

-- Remove screws -7- in area of left and right wheel housing liner.

-- Pry out left and right expanding rivet -3- using a screwdriver.

-- Remove bolts -4- and -5- from below.

-- Remove bolts -2- from above on left and right sides.

-- Remove the bolt -1- on the left and right from the luggage compartment.

A second mechanic is required for the rest of the removal procedure.

-- With a second mechanic, pull rear bumper cover -6- parallel out of guide profiles.

-- Disconnect harness connectors of installed electrical components.

Installation 

Fig 2: Rear Bumper Cover
GWWM63-10007Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- With the help of a second technician, guide the rear bumper cover parallel to the right and left guide profile.

NOTE:

Be sure to hold the rear bumper cover parallel when inserting it into the left and right guides.

-- Install the left and right expanding rivets -3-.

-- Install the screws -1, 2, 4, 5 and 7- and tighten them to the tightening specification. Refer to BUMPER COVER OVERVIEW .

-- Install the diffuser -8- and install the quick release bolt -9-.

Install in reverse order of removal.