Bumper Cover, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Connect the connectors from any electrical components.

NOTE:

When positioning the bumper cover, make sure that the front wheel housing liner is seated correctly.

-- With a second technician, guide the front bumper cover -1- parallel onto the center guide on the lock carrier in direction of -A arrows-.

-- Push the front bumper cover -1- into the left and right guides on the fender until it locks in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Install the front bumper cover -1- in the striker pin in the bracket next to the left and right headlamp.

-- Note the parallel alignment and gap dimensions. Refer to BODY FRONT .

-- Attach and tighten bolts -2 and 3-.

-- Attach and tighten the bolts for the bumper cover -5-.

-- Attach and tighten the bolts for the wheel housing liner -3-.

-- Install the front trim. Refer to FRONT TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .