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How to Fit the Bumper on an Old Model Volkswagen Beetle

Model: Volkswagen Maggiolino MK 1 - Years 1938-1980
Part: Windshield

How to fit the bumper/metal beam on an old model Volkswagen Beetle? Follow these steps: place the seal in the gaps on the car's bodywork, then insert the metal bars of the bumper into the sheet metal. Tighten the securing bolts into the frame threads using a socket spanner (ensure the bolts are tight). Repeat the same mounting procedure for the rear bumper/beam (tighten the bolts with the socket spanner in the car's frame as well). Carefully check the correct assembly of the previously mounted parts (use steel bolts to prevent rust).

Updated on 3 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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