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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: readiegti on 02 August 2011, 18:49

Title: mk3 rear bumper
Post by: readiegti on 02 August 2011, 18:49

hi just brought new rear bumper any advice on how to remove the old and refit th new one would be greatful

Title: Re: mk3 rear bumper
Post by: Thom89 on 02 August 2011, 19:01

Quote from: readiegti on 02 August 2011, 18:49

hi just brought new rear bumber any advice would be handy

I hope you and your new boyfriend are very happy together, personally, I'd never pay for it! but thanks for coming out on a public forum :lipsrsealed:

Thom

Title: Re: mk3 rear bumper
Post by: F17BAD on 02 August 2011, 20:39

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: mk3 rear bumper
Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 02 August 2011, 21:01

could swap it for a front one ?

Title: Re: mk3 rear bumper
Post by: murraymint on 02 August 2011, 21:04

lol random,


and what do you want to do with your new bumper??

Title: Re: mk3 rear bumper
Post by: readiegti on 02 August 2011, 21:11

i wont to now how to remove the old one and replace it with the new one

Title: Re: mk3 rear bumper
Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 02 August 2011, 21:17

Quote from: readiegti on 02 August 2011, 18:49

hi just brought new rear bumper any advice on how to remove the old and refit th new one would be greatful

ah ha somebody's been editing  :grin: right what you need is a 10 mm socket on a ratchet and possibly an extension bar for that size.

1. open the boot
2.look along the edge of the bumper where the bottom of the  bootlid would be over it (usually the grey plastic trim piece or colour coded if yours are indeed colour coded) find the 3 or 4 plastic covers in the trim work covering the bolt heads.
3. unscrew these bolts
4. look underneath the bumper to the left and right of the car somewhere there i believe are two other rusty bolts
5.slide the bumper off by pulling it towards you.

For another way look at your new bumper and determine where the holes are for the bolts and it will give you an idea as to where they are underneath

Title: Re: mk3 rear bumper
Post by: readiegti on 02 August 2011, 21:21

 :wink:hi thanks will try tomorrow thanks for your help

Title: Re: mk3 rear bumper
Post by: Len on 03 August 2011, 08:48

3 bolts under.

Also to make a newbie aware, this kind of information is easily found if you use the SEARCH function! :wink:

Title: Re: mk3 rear bumper
Post by: readiegti on 05 August 2011, 21:00

hi thanks 4 your help job done