Front bumper

-under the hood, Unscrew the six screws that secure the grille.

-Unscrew the wheel to the left or right side, depending on which side of the bed will be dismantled.

-wheel arches Unscrew the screws that attach the fender liner to the bumper.

-move the wing flaps to the side and Unscrew the screws that attach the bumper to the wings (spun upwards).

-now for the hard part, you need to Unscrew the two nuts on each side that attach the bumper to wings near headlights. Will need a head 10 with an extension cord (about 30 cm) and a ratchet. Move the fender liner aside and Unscrew the nut. In some models depending on the engine under the wing can stand the washer reservoir or charcoal filter, which complicate access to the nuts.

-in the lowest part of the bumper along the entire length Unscrew the screws that protect the engine and the fender liner.

-pulls the bumper rails in the front (better to do it with a helper so as not to scratch the paint on the wings).

-you can now unplug the connectors from the fog lights (if any).

-remove connector from the PDC (if any).

- if there is paramilitary disconnect the hoses from the injectors and close them with stoppers that from the reservoir was leaking fluid.

the attachment of the front bumper VW PASSAT B6

the scheme of fastening of the front bumper VW PASSAT B6

Rear bumper

⇒Tips for removing bumpers and how to avoid breaking anything..⇐

-wheel arches Unscrew the screws that attach the fender liner to the bumper (so as not to remove the wheels, you can use a ratchet with a nozzle).

-for the wheel arches, in the corners of the bumper, take out one plastic clip on each side.

-in the boot remove the side trim (you need to access the tail lights), Unscrew the nuts and remove the tail lights.

-under the rear lights Unscrew two screws on each side (spun down).

-Unscrew the screws around the perimeter at the bottom of bumper (spun upwards).

-pulls the bumper back with the grooves (do it better with an assistant, so as not to scratch the paint on the wings).

-remove connector from the PDC (if any).

the attachment of the rear bumper VW PASSAT B6

diagram of rear bumper VW PASSAT B6

 

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