Bumper Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the side panel tail lamps. Refer to LOWER TAIL LAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the screws -3- in the wheel housing (pointing upward) on the left and right sides.

-- Remove the screws -4- near the wheel housing liner on the left and right sides.

-- Remove the expanding rivets -5- from underneath.

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

-- Pull the bumper cover -1- out of the left and right guide retainers -2- on the side panel -a arrows-.

-- Loosen the bumper cover -1- from the catches under the tail lamps and in the center -b arrows-.

-- Remove the bumper cover -1- parallel from the vehicle -c arrows-.

-- Disconnect the connectors of any electrical components (if present).

For notes and procedures regarding the parking aid. Refer to OVERVIEW - PARKING AID / PARALLEL PARKING ASSIST / AUTONOMOUS PARKING .

For notes and procedures regarding the parallel parking assist. Refer to OVERVIEW - PARKING AID / PARALLEL PARKING ASSIST / AUTONOMOUS PARKING .

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.