What are the steps involved in removing and reinstalling front and rear bumpers, including considerations for the support beams and electrical components on Volkswagen Golf?

Front and rear bumpers are made up of fascia or bumper cover and metal structural beam with some minor differences in some models in the sequences of removal. In order to take off the front bumper cover, lift the car and undo the negative battery connection. Unscrew the bottom bumper cover mounting screws and then unscrew the hood from the top to get to the top mounting screws. The fenderwell splash shield has lower section which can be peeled back to reach the fenderwell bumper fasteners on each side. In case of the presence of a front spoiler, dismount its mounting fasteners and pull off the spoiler. With caution, stiffen the edges of the bumper cover at the rear, unclip them of the fenderwell, and draw the grille forward to loosen the retaining tabs at the bottom. Unplug any electrical connectors of the bumper-mounted parts, and then push the bumper assembly out and be careful of the paint and any headlight wiper hoses. Installation is done in the same order but in a reverse manner, to make sure that the alignment occurs, and the parking assist system can require calibration after the installation. In the case of the bumper support beam, take off the bolts joining the beam to the frame and put the beam back by attaching all the fasteners and then tightening them loosely. In the case of the rear bumper cover, first take out the taillight housing fitted into the body, then operate in the rear wheelwells, unscrewing fasteners in the liner and the evaporator canister shield. Take out the lower fasteners, which are under the bumper, release the sides of the bumper cover and release the upper tabs out of the taillight housing recess. Unscrew any electrical connectors that have attached to bumper-mounted parts, and then push the bumper assembly out with care. Removal is the opposite of reinstallation, making sure that everything is properly aligned and then tightened after which the parking assist system may be calibrated as well. In the case of the rear bumper support beam, the bolts attaching it to the frame are removed, where certain models might have brackets to the blind-spot detection system which must be removed before the support beam itself is removed, and then replaced by loosely fitting all the fasteners before tightening.

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- 2015-2017 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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- 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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- 2015-2017 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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- 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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- 2018-2021 Volkswagen Golf | S, SE, TSi | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Bumper

The Volkswagen Golf Bumper serves as the primary protection for the car during a low speed collision, absorbing the force so that the delicate components of the car are not damaged. Each Bumper is mounted at the front and rear and connects to a relatively strong beam of steel or molded plastic that is interlaced with energy-absorbing foam that expands on impact and rebounds, directing the force of the crash away from the engine bay and cabin. Older generations of the Volkswagen hatchback displayed bare steel bars, whereas the recent ones are covered with a painted part concealing the structure, which enhances smooth airflow and gives the hatchback a better look. In these subsequent designs, the repair costs were also reduced, since you do not need to replace a heavy component; you can replace only the outer alloy or inner reinforcement. Traditional units can be supplied ready to be painted in black or chrome and may have brackets fitted that align with factory predrilled holes, thus eliminating any need to drill. A dented assembly ruins the straight lines of a Volkswagen and may tamper with crumple zones; therefore early replacement maintains impact performance at initial levels. Selecting an OE spec part ensures that the thickness of the metal, the density of the foam, and the programmed fold points are the same as those applied when the car was assembled on the line. Since each generation of Golf has a slightly different shape in terms of Bumper contours, cross checking the model year on parts is always necessary to ensure that the part fits your vehicle perfectly and retains the look that makes a Volkswagen immediately identifiable.

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Volkswagen Golf Bumper Parts and Q&A

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Q: What are the steps involved in removing and reinstalling front and rear bumpers, including considerations for the support beams and electrical components on Volkswagen Golf?
A:
Front and rear bumpers are made up of fascia or bumper cover and metal structural beam with some minor differences in some models in the sequences of removal. In order to take off the front bumper cover, lift the car and undo the negative battery connection. Unscrew the bottom bumper cover mounting screws and then unscrew the hood from the top to get to the top mounting screws. The fenderwell splash shield has lower section which can be peeled back to reach the fenderwell bumper fasteners on each side. In case of the presence of a front spoiler, dismount its mounting fasteners and pull off the spoiler. With caution, stiffen the edges of the bumper cover at the rear, unclip them of the fenderwell, and draw the grille forward to loosen the retaining tabs at the bottom. Unplug any electrical connectors of the bumper-mounted parts, and then push the bumper assembly out and be careful of the paint and any headlight wiper hoses. Installation is done in the same order but in a reverse manner, to make sure that the alignment occurs, and the parking assist system can require calibration after the installation. In the case of the bumper support beam, take off the bolts joining the beam to the frame and put the beam back by attaching all the fasteners and then tightening them loosely. In the case of the rear bumper cover, first take out the taillight housing fitted into the body, then operate in the rear wheelwells, unscrewing fasteners in the liner and the evaporator canister shield. Take out the lower fasteners, which are under the bumper, release the sides of the bumper cover and release the upper tabs out of the taillight housing recess. Unscrew any electrical connectors that have attached to bumper-mounted parts, and then push the bumper assembly out with care. Removal is the opposite of reinstallation, making sure that everything is properly aligned and then tightened after which the parking assist system may be calibrated as well. In the case of the rear bumper support beam, the bolts attaching it to the frame are removed, where certain models might have brackets to the blind-spot detection system which must be removed before the support beam itself is removed, and then replaced by loosely fitting all the fasteners before tightening.