MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Johnny_tro on June 20, 2014, 07:21:25 pm

Title: Remove and fit rear bumper......
Post by: Johnny_tro on June 20, 2014, 07:21:25 pm
I have removed to lower skirt of the rear bumper........easy

Any tips to refitting lol ??

When you try and push the bumper back on the top half flexes in, do I need to remove the whole top part to get it back on lol
Title: Re: Remove and fit rear bumper......
Post by: bigmig95 on June 20, 2014, 07:36:30 pm
If you're on your own take the upper section off as well, it's easier to reassemble the two parts on the floor where they can't flex and can be clipped together against a firm surface

If you have someone to help hold the upper section rigid on the car whilst you try and clip the lower half in it is feasible but still a complete bast$rd.

Hope this helps  :happy2:
Title: Re: Remove and fit rear bumper......
Post by: Johnny_tro on June 20, 2014, 07:39:19 pm
Get omeone under the car to hold the top half rigid ?
Title: Re: Remove and fit rear bumper......
Post by: bigmig95 on June 20, 2014, 07:41:29 pm
Get omeone under the car to hold the top half rigid ?

Anyway you can, gave up with mine and took it off, much easier  :happy2:
Title: Re: Remove and fit rear bumper......
Post by: Johnny_tro on June 20, 2014, 07:46:21 pm
Think I may do this lol
Title: Re: Remove and fit rear bumper......
Post by: bigmig95 on June 20, 2014, 07:48:47 pm
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3754634 (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3754634)  :happy2:


Title: Re: Remove and fit rear bumper......
Post by: skard on June 20, 2014, 08:19:00 pm
Put a screw in the top half (behind number plate, you may already have one or two holes there), pull the top out as you push in the lower half to offer some resistance
Title: Re: Remove and fit rear bumper......
Post by: Johnny_tro on June 20, 2014, 08:38:18 pm
Thanks all will give it a go.....Got it off easy lol