How to remove front and rear bumper VW Beetle (2011-2019)

Depending on the year of manufacture, the attachment points may differ slightly.

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood, take out four pistons and remove the lining.

-under the cover, Unscrew the screws that secure the upper part of the bumper.

-from the bottom, unscrew the screws (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the lower part of the bumper.

-wheel the wheels to the side.

-take out the rivets in the wheel arches and release the wheel arch liners (front part).

-we move the wheel arch liners to the side and unscrew one screw on each side that secure the corners of the bumper to the fenders.

-release the latches in the wings (pull the corners of the bumper towards you).

-with an assistant, gently pull the bumper forward (look behind the wires).

-disconnect the connectors of the electrical equipment (if any).

Rear bumper

-open the trunk lid.

-remove the taillights.

-under the rear lights, unscrew the two screws (twisted from top to bottom).

-from the bottom side, unscrew two screws and take out three pistons.

-in the wheel arches, Unscrew three screws on each side and release the wheel arch liners (rear part).

-behind the wheel arch liners, take out one piston on each side, which attach the corners of the bumper to the fenders.

-release the latches in the wings (pull the corners towards you).

-release the latches under the rear lights.

-with an assistant, we pull the bumper back (look behind the wires).

-we disconnect the connectors of the electrical equipment.

How to remove front and rear bumper VW New Beetle (1997-2011)