Bumper Cover, Removing And Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm: VAG1783 

Cover, Removing 

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-- Release the clamp -5- in the operating lever -4- in direction of -arrow a-.

-- Remove the operating lever -4- upward.

-- Remove the clips -3-.

-- Remove the bolts -2-.

-- Remove the cover -1- upward from the catches -6- in direction of -arrow b-.

-- Remove the cover -1- forward out of the guide in direction of -arrow c-.

Remove the Bumper Cover.

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-- Remove the brand emblem. Refer to FRONT EMBLEMS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Control Module for Adaptive Cruise Control -J428-. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) .

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Loosen the catches -3- on the covers in direction of -arrow a-.

-- Pull the cover -3- forward slightly upward in direction of -arrow b- and then pivot out under the fender in direction of -arrow c-.

-- Remove the bolts -2-.

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

-- Remove the bumper cover -1- from the vehicle.

-- Disconnect the hose coupling for the washer fluid hoses (where applicable). Refer to OVERVIEW - HEADLAMP WASHER SYSTEM .

-- Disconnect the connectors for the electrical components (where applicable).

For notes and procedures regarding the parking aid. Refer to Parking Aid .

For notes and procedures regarding the parallel parking assist. Refer to Parallel Parking Assist .

For notes and procedures for the peripheral camera. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - PERIPHERAL CAMERA

Bumper Cover, Installing 

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

Installation is only possible with a second technician.

-- Connect the connectors from any electrical components.

-- Guide the bumper cover -1- on the lock carrier in direction of -a arrows-.

-- Install the Control Module for Adaptive Cruise Control -J428-. Refer to CONTROL MODULE FOR ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Pay attention to the gap dimensions. Refer to BODY FRONT .

-- Adjust the bumper cover with the radiator grille to the hood.

• Lengthwise with the bolts -5-.
• Refer to LOCK CARRIER for height. The bolts are located in the bracket -3-. Adjustments are done using the Bumper Adjusting Tool: T40281  .

Tightening Specifications 

• Refer to OVERVIEW - BUMPER COVER 

Cover, Installing 

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-- Slide the cover -1- into the guide in direction of -a arrows-.

-- Press the cover -1- into the catches in direction of -arrow b- and secure with the clips -3-.

-- Tighten the bolts -2-.

-- Press on the operating lever.

Tightening Specifications 

Component	Tightening Specifications
Cover	2 Nm