Caddy Maxi, Front Bumper removal guide

[Radar_Alex]

Hi all

Well today i have changed the front bumper on my van as the old one was damaged quite badly, so i thought i would take a few pictures showing the
bolt locations for anyone who may find it useful in the future,

First off 3 torx screws inner wheel arch same on both sides



Then there are these little clip things, very sneaky these ones, also note in large red circle closed position of slider,



Then you have these two Torx bolts, and spring clips shown below







Next we have a collection of 8 Torx Screws along the underside of the bumper circled in red, and for those with it fitted circled in yellow i am guessing on is the outside temp sensor and its mounting position



temp sensor mounted


Once you have removed all of the above a nice pull forward on the bumper it should release away from the Van

Upon refitting i found it to be a lot easier to slide out the previous mentioned locks then applying a inward pressureC on bumper side to push in towards the wing then slide the locks shut

Closed



Opened



Same on both sides then it is just a case of refitting all the torx screws, bolts and clips back on and there you have it a fully fitted front bumper



Thanks for reading the post and hopefully it helps people out,

( admin (DOC) sorry if this is in the wrong place but i do not have have access to the how too section, please feel free to move if required,
also i could not find your picture sizing rules, please let me know if they need resizing thanks Alex)

[M3rosco]

Does the bumper have to be removed to take out a headlight?

[Reggie]

Yes.

[M3rosco]

Thanks for posting the guide Alex, and thanks Reggie for the reply!

[Radar_Alex]

No worries just hope it helps people with a task that may seam daunting at first

Have a good un

[Caddyshack57]

Hi Alex
Just reading your really good thread here,

I've changed my bumper, no problems at all but do you know where to buy the 2 little plastic wing clips as I broke mine getting them out and have looked everywhere for them problem is I don't really know the correct term for them)
Thanks

[Doc]

I'm certain VW will sell those clips, have you tried them?

[Caddyshack57]

I tried German and Swedish vw parts dealers but they not stock such small items there , I will try another company tomorrow

[torque777]

Item 30

[Caddyshack57]

Brilliant mate that helps a great deal,

That's why "I love this forum"

Thanks fella

[torque777]

No problem

[Brendan23]

Thanks for the tips on removing the front bumper. I was having trouble and you pointing out the pesky clips was a big help.

[Trentos@CB]

Thanks made the job straight forward

[foneflex]

Hi all

Well today i have changed the front bumper on my van as the old one was damaged quite badly, so i thought i would take a few pictures showing the
bolt locations for anyone who may find it useful in the future,

First off 3 torx screws inner wheel arch same on both sides



Then there are these little clip things, very sneaky these ones, also note in large red circle closed position of slider,



Then you have these two Torx bolts, and spring clips shown below







Next we have a collection of 8 Torx Screws along the underside of the bumper circled in red, and for those with it fitted circled in yellow i am guessing on is the outside temp sensor and its mounting position



temp sensor mounted


Once you have removed all of the above a nice pull forward on the bumper it should release away from the Van

Upon refitting i found it to be a lot easier to slide out the previous mentioned locks then applying a inward pressureC on bumper side to push in towards the wing then slide the locks shut

Closed



Opened



Same on both sides then it is just a case of refitting all the torx screws, bolts and clips back on and there you have it a fully fitted front bumper



Thanks for reading the post and hopefully it helps people out,

( admin (DOC) sorry if this is in the wrong place but i do not have have access to the how too section, please feel free to move if required,
also i could not find your picture sizing rules, please let me know if they need resizing thanks Alex)

Hi all the pictures have gone, does anyone have the pictures for this guide ?


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