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How to Remove the Rear Bumper from a Volkswagen Tiguan

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan 5N, MK 1 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Body

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To remove the bumper from your Volkswagen Tiguan, first, unscrew the four screws located at the sides of the bumper; then remove those holding the wheel arch trim on the rear wheels. There are also two screws on each side at the bottom, and one in the centre.

Two more are located by the number plate. Also, disconnect the clips for the number plate light.

At each step, gently pull the bumper - which is made of synthetic material - away from the metal part of the bodywork, applying enough force to separate the two pieces. Once the metal part is fully exposed, the job is complete.


Updated on 14 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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