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How to Remove the Front Bumper from a Jetta

Model: Volkswagen Jetta MK 5, A5 - Years 2005-2010
Part: Front bumper

Does removing the bumper from your car seem like a daunting task? Watch this video to see how to do it properly. First, unscrew the screws of the central fascia, detach it, then unscrew the screws of the wheel arch liners with a screwdriver so that the bumper can detach from them. Lift the car with a column lift to the desired height. Take a socket wrench and unscrew the upper and lower pins of the bumper. Before proceeding to detach the bumper, disconnect the connectors of the indicators. At this point, you can remove your bumper. To reassemble everything, proceed in reverse order.

Updated on 25 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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