How to remove front and rear bumper VW PHAETON

Front bumper

Depending on the year attachment locations can vary.

-Unscrew the six screws under the grille (spun down).

-in the openings for fog lights Unscrew one screw on each side and remove the laths.

-under the covers Unscrew one screw on each side.

-at the bottom, in the middle, remove the three piston and Unscrew the edges of two screws (spun up).

-wrenched the wheel to the side depending on which side will disassemble the first.

-wheel arches wrenched the screws that attach the fender liner.

-move the wing flaps to the side and Unscrew the top one screw on each side (spun up).

-also the lockers Unscrew one screw on each side under the headlights (will need head with extension).

-cap the headlamp washer you need to raise in a fixed position.

-with the assistant pulling the edge of the bumper to the sides, tearing off the latches, and pulls it forward from the rails.

-remove connector from the PDC (if any).

-remove the connector from the fog lamp (if any).

Rear bumper

in the boot remove the side trim (you need to access the rear part of the rear lights).

under the panels, Unscrew the screws and remove the tail lights.

-also under the skin, in the corners, Unscrew two screws on each side. Depending on the year, you may have to remove the battery and fuse box.

-Unscrew two screws each side under the tail lamps.

-Unscrew the screws and take out the rivets in the wheel wells that secure the bumper to the fender liner (not to remove the wheel, remove ratchet with a nozzle).

-Unscrew the screws at the bottom (spun up).

-With an assistant, pull the bumper back from the side rails.

-remove the connectors from the lighting.

-remove connector from the PDC (if any).