Body repairs – exterior · Bumpers · Bumper, front

Removing and installing bumper cover

⇒ 1.4.1 Removing and installing bumper cover, Polo, standard equipment version

⇒ 1.4.2 Removing and installing bumper cover, Polo BlueMotion

⇒ 1.4.3 Removing and installing bumper cover, CrossPolo

⇒ 1.4.4 Removing and installing bumper cover, Polo GTI

⇒ 1.4.5 Removing and installing bumper cover, Polo R-Line

1.4.1 Removing and installing bumper cover, Polo, »standard« equipment version

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

Removing

  • Remove headlight ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94; Headlights; Removing and installing headlights.
  • Unscrew bolts -2-.
  • Remove bolts -3- (pointing upwards) on left and right of wheel housing.
  • Unscrew bolts -4- from wheel housing.
  • Unscrew bolts -4- and -5- from below.

Further removal requires the help of a second mechanic.

  • Pull front bumper cover -1- out of fasteners of guides on left and right of wing -arrows c-.
  • Release fasteners on guides -arrows b- and radiator grille -arrows a-.
  • Release fasteners -3- from lock carrier -4-, located behind radiator grille.
  • With the aid of a second mechanic, pull off front bumper cover -1- parallel -arrows d- from vehicle.
  • Remove connectors of all installed electrical components.

For instructions and work specifications for the parking aid system, refer to ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94; Parking aid.

For instructions and work specifications for the park assist steering, refer to ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94; Park assist steering.

  • Detach washer fluid line hose couplings (if fitted) ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92; Headlight washer system; Assembly overview – headlight washer system.

Installing

  • Notes on washer fluid hose connectors can be found in ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92; Headlight washer system.
  • Guide front bumper cover -1- parallel -arrows a- onto lock carrier.
  • Press radiator grille and bumper cover into fasteners -arrows c and d-.
  • Push front bumper cover -1- onto guides -2- -arrows b-.

1.4.2 Removing and installing bumper cover, Polo BlueMotion

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

Removing

  • Remove headlights ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94; Headlights; Removing and installing headlights.
  • Unscrew bolts -2-.
  • Remove bolts -3- (pointing upwards) on left and right of wheel housing.
  • Unscrew bolts -4- from wheel housing.
  • Unscrew bolts -4- and -5- from below.
  • Pull front bumper cover -1- out of fasteners of guides on left and right of wing -arrows c-.
  • Release fasteners on guides -arrows b- and radiator grille -arrows a-.
  • Release fasteners -3- from lock carrier -4-, located behind radiator grille.
  • With the aid of a second mechanic, pull front bumper cover -1- parallel -arrows d- off vehicle.
  • Disconnect connectors from all existing electrical components.
  • Detach washer fluid line hose couplings (if fitted) ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92; Headlight washer system; Assembly overview – headlight washer system.

Installing

  • Guide front bumper cover -1- parallel -arrows a- onto lock carrier.
  • Press radiator grille and bumper cover into fasteners -3- and -arrows c-.
  • Push front bumper cover -1- onto guides -2- until both engage -arrows b- with one another.

1.4.3 Removing and installing bumper cover, CrossPolo

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

Removing

  • Remove headlight ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94; Headlights; Removing and installing headlights.
  • Unscrew bolts -2-.
  • Remove bolts -3- (pointing upwards) on left and right of wheel housing.
  • Unscrew bolts -4- from wheel housing.
  • Unscrew bolts -4- and -5- from below.

Further removal requires the help of a second mechanic.

  • Pull front bumper cover -1- out of fasteners of guides on left and right of wing -arrows c-.
  • Release fasteners on guides -arrows b- and radiator grille -arrows a-.
  • Release fasteners -3- from lock carrier -4-, located behind radiator grille.
  • With the aid of a second mechanic, pull off front bumper cover -1- parallel -arrows d- from vehicle.
  • Remove connectors of all installed electrical components.

Instructions and work specifications for the Park Assist system can be found in ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94; Park Assist system (PA)

For instructions and work specifications for the park assist steering, refer to ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94; Park assist steering.

  • Detach washer fluid line hose couplings (if fitted) ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92; Headlight washer system; Assembly overview – headlight washer system.

Installing

  • Notes on washer fluid hose connectors can be found in ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92; Headlight washer system.
  • Guide front bumper cover -1- parallel -arrows a- onto lock carrier.
  • Press radiator grille and bumper cover into fasteners -arrows c and d-.
  • Push front bumper cover -1- onto guides -arrows b-.
  • Ensure that gaps and shut lines are parallel and specified dimensions are maintained ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00; Body panel gaps/shut lines; Body - front.
  • Fit bolts -2, 4, 5- and -6- in place and tighten them to the respective specified torque ⇒ 1.1.3 Assembly overview – bumper cover, CrossPolo.

1.4.4 Removing and installing bumper cover, Polo »GTI«

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

Removing

  • Remove headlight ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94; Headlights; Removing and installing headlights.
  • Unscrew bolts -2-.
  • Remove bolts -3- (pointing upwards) on left and right of wheel housing.
  • Remove bolts -4- to secure wheel housing liner.
  • Undo bolts -5- from below.

Further removal requires the help of a second mechanic.

  • Pull front bumper cover -1- out of fasteners of guides on left and right of wing -arrows c-.
  • Release fasteners on guides -arrows b- and radiator grille -arrows a-.
  • Release fasteners -3- from lock carrier -4-, located behind radiator grille.
  • With the aid of a second mechanic, pull off front bumper cover -1- parallel -arrows d- from vehicle.
  • Remove connectors of all installed electrical components.

Instructions and work specifications for the Park Assist system can be found in ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94; Park Assist system (PA)

For instructions and work specifications for the park assist steering, refer to ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94; Park assist steering.

  • Detach washer fluid line hose couplings (if fitted) ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92; Headlight washer system; Assembly overview – headlight washer system.

Installing

  • Notes on washer fluid hose connectors can be found in ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92; Headlight washer system.
  • Guide front bumper cover -1- parallel -arrows a- onto lock carrier.
  • Press radiator grille and bumper cover into fasteners -arrows c and d-.
  • Push front bumper cover -1- onto guides -arrows b-.
  • Ensure that gaps and shut lines are parallel and specified dimensions are maintained ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00; Body panel gaps/shut lines; Body - front.
  • Fit bolts -2-, -4- and -5- and -6- and tighten them to the respective specified torque ⇒ 1.1.4 Assembly overview – bumper cover, Polo »GTI«.

1.4.5 Removing and installing bumper cover, Polo »R-Line«

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

Removing

  • Remove headlight ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94; Headlights; Removing and installing headlights.
  • Unscrew bolts -2-.
  • Remove bolts -4- (pointing upwards) on left and right of wheel housing.
  • Remove bolts -5- to secure wheel housing liner.
  • Unscrew bolts -6- from underneath.

Further removal requires the help of a second mechanic.

  • Pull front bumper cover -1- out of fasteners of guides on left and right of wing.
  • Release catches on lateral guides -3- and on radiator grille.
  • Release catches behind radiator grille.
  • With help of a second mechanic pull front bumper cover -1- parallel off vehicle.
  • Remove connectors of all installed electrical components.

Instructions and work specifications for the Park Assist system can be found in ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94; Park Assist system (PA)

For instructions and work specifications for the park assist steering, refer to ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94; Park assist steering.

  • Detach washer fluid line hose couplings (if fitted) ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92; Headlight washer system; Assembly overview – headlight washer system.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

  • Notes on washer fluid hose connectors can be found in ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92; Headlight washer system.
  • Guide front bumper cover -1- parallel onto lock carrier.
  • Press radiator grille and bumper cover into fasteners.
  • Push front bumper cover -1- onto guides -3-.
  • Ensure that gaps and shut lines are parallel and specified dimensions are maintained ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00; Body panel gaps/shut lines; Body - front.
  • Start bolts, then tighten them to respective specified torque.

Specified torques