MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Wikki on September 26, 2012, 11:34:19 pm

Title: Front gti bumper spoiler removal
Post by: Wikki on September 26, 2012, 11:34:19 pm
Hi i have a mk5 2004 gti. My front gti bumper spoiler seems to be bonded to the bumper as it doesnt have no tabs, i have touched it and checked from inside and there doesnt seem to be any tabs or screws just seems like its bonded on. I have a vortex ed30 lipi want to put on but cant get the gti front spoiler off any ideas?
Title: Re: Front gti bumper spoiler removal
Post by: homesqueeze on September 27, 2012, 12:45:05 pm
I believe that if you feel around the flat underneath part there are about four holes spaced along the length of it. In these holes are the screws for undoing it. Don't know if they are torx screws or normal type though, I've never actually done it.  Having said all that, someone might come on here and tell me I'm completely wrong!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Front gti bumper spoiler removal
Post by: gazon69 on September 27, 2012, 07:23:44 pm
You may be as well taking the bumper off. Its not a massive job and you will be able to see what you are doing better. If it has been bonded on you might be able to soften the adhesive with a heat gun then peel away the unwanted spoiler. Hth
Title: Re: Front gti bumper spoiler removal
Post by: brookesb32 on September 27, 2012, 10:04:03 pm
this might help - great user guides with exploded diagrams

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1797.0.html

i found it wont save as using 64 bit IE - worked fine using 32 bit or Safari  :happy2:
Title: Re: Front gti bumper spoiler removal
Post by: Wikki on September 28, 2012, 10:44:55 am
I had my car on the ramp and checked but it seems like its just stuck in i cnt feel any tabs behind the splitter. I have tried to widge a screwdriver in but seems like it wont go through :(
Title: Re: Front gti bumper spoiler removal
Post by: brookesb32 on September 28, 2012, 04:15:25 pm
Could be a non oem bumper perhaps if it is all moulded as one?
Title: Re: Front gti bumper spoiler removal
Post by: graeme on September 28, 2012, 04:38:33 pm

Could be a non oem bumper perhaps if it is all moulded as one?

must be because they are all t25 torx that take of the front splitter and bumper .

might be a t20 cant rember.
 :happy2: