General body repairs, exterior

Removing and installing impact bar

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Volkswagen R GmbH, optional equipment, “R Line” and “R”

Removing

Removing and installing impact bar
  • Remove bolts -2-.
  • Lift impact bar -1- upwards -arrows- out of tabs -3- in cross panel.

Installing

Removing and installing impact bar
  • Guide guides -4- of impact bar -1- from top to bottom -arrows- into tabs -3- in cross panel.
  • Tighten bolts -2-.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - impact bar“

Repairing bumper cover

Note

If bumper cover is damaged, determine whether plastic can be repaired before renewing bumper.

Description under: → General Information; Body Repairs, General Body Repairs

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