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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Madmax on 22 May 2008, 01:50

Title: Removing rear bumper on MKIV
Post by: Madmax on 22 May 2008, 01:50

Hi guys,

I want to remove the bumper on an MKIV so i can touch up some little knicks as it's awkward doing it whilst it's on the car.
Is this a hard/easy job? Only managed to spot 2 bolts & that's it, hope i don't have to remove half the car lol.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Removing rear bumper on MKIV
Post by: gti_copey on 22 May 2008, 15:12

its a bit of a nightmare but can be done firstly remove the rear lights by the x3 8mm nuts there is a sneaky couple behind the carpet on both sides where it meets the rear quater (swearing may be required)  :grin:

After taking the lights out you will find 2x 30torx on either side remove them and the 2 underneath and then down the sides holding the wing liner to the bumper you will see 4x 25 torx bolts pretty sure thats it that holds them then its just a simple case of pulling on 1 side and it should pop off disconnect number plate lights and jobs a gooden  :smiley:

Title: Re: Removing rear bumper on MKIV
Post by: Madmax on 22 May 2008, 22:24

Quote from: gti_copey on 22 May 2008, 15:12

its a bit of a nightmare but can be done firstly remove the rear lights by the x3 8mm nuts there is a sneaky couple behind the carpet on both sides where it meets the rear quater (swearing may be required)  :grin:

After taking the lights out you will find 2x 30torx on either side remove them and the 2 underneath and then down the sides holding the wing liner to the bumper you will see 4x 25 torx bolts pretty sure thats it that holds them then its just a simple case of pulling on 1 side and it should pop off disconnect number plate lights and jobs a gooden  :smiley:

Thanks mate, it's only to touch-up some little chips so do you think it's worth taking it off then?
Cheers for the help, i can see myself swearing. :wink: