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Front Bumper
« on: August 28, 2011, 02:34:25 pm »
Has anyone came across a thread for removing a front bumper on a mk5 golf gti?

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Re: Front Bumper
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2011, 02:52:59 pm »
I think there is one in the how to guide mate, if you search youtube for headlight removal there are a few good guides.  Tbh, its not that difficult, 20 minute job tops, I will be doing it soon to change the headlights.  :happy2:

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Re: Front Bumper
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2011, 03:41:55 pm »
cheers mate. does the full bumper have to come off to do the lights?


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Re: Front Bumper
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2011, 09:05:12 pm »
If you search youtube there are some videos of a guy who just loosens it but it still looks like he struggled, imho, for the extra 5 minutes it would take to fully remove the bumper you may as well just do it.  Be careful if you have headlights washers or front PDA's.  Ideally get a friend to hold the bumper while you unplug everything first.   :happy2:

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Re: Front Bumper
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2011, 08:51:46 am »
the only things i need to unplug are my front fogs. might youtube a vid too see how this is done. first time ive tackled anything like this myself so thats why am unsure.
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Re: Front Bumper
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2011, 10:42:15 am »
the only things i need to unplug are my front fogs. might youtube a vid too see how this is done. first time ive tackled anything like this myself so thats why am unsure.
cheers for the help  :smiley:

I would still take the whole thing off mate, if you leave it hanging it may drop and get damaged, plus it will be much easier (and only need 1 pair of hands) to remove the headlight.......

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Re: Front Bumper
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2011, 11:45:11 am »
from what i've seen its just a few screws for the headlights on this as well. im a plumber so i dont mind taking things apart. just not my prized possetion  :laugh:

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Re: Front Bumper
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2011, 01:00:11 pm »
Yup, 3 screws each side for the light iirc.  But another dozen or so for the bumper and the inconvenience with having to remove the whole thing....... :grin:

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