Next pull the wheel arch trim away at the bottom and releasing the 2 cips that pull out of the bumper cover, do not remove more wheel arch trim than is needed to reveal the 3 screws holding the liner to the bumper cover.

remove the 3 screws.

repeat on both sides

next we need to remove the the clips holding the top of the bumper cover to the front wing. I recommend spraying some silicone into the gap before you start pulling. There is not much room to insert a wedge and it is not really needed but some gentle force is required to unclip starting from the far right.

With the help of a second mechanic (or in my case Mrs Loz) ask them to hold the released end of the cover whilst you repeat the other side.

You now need to clamp the washer hose and disconnect and also disconnect the multi plug for all the sensors on the cover.

Now you can move the cover away and clean the front of the car including the intercoolers.

 

Thanks for the post really helpful and detailed. How hard is that job as it looks pretty nasty to get it off?

 

Now the cleaning, removed the 2 x cowls that clip on the front of the intercoolers, they simply move to the outside and come away;

I then cable tied a glove over the multi-connector and put a glove over the air intake.

Now to jetwash the front taking care to use low power on the intercoolers when up close.

Now all nice and clean.

I then cleaned the bumper cover thoroughly including disconnecting and cleaned all connectors for the parking sensors and fog lights with contact cleaner and then a spray of silicone before reconnecting.

The reassembly is a reverse of the above. Remember to spray silicone grease on all the clips and tabs to that they come off easy the next time.

A wash and machine polish later and all is nice and shiny again.

 

Good Job Loz
Nice and shiney !

 

Cracking write up and pics Loz - will definately benefit someone in the future

 

Greetings from Canada!
Great job and Great Pics!
This will come in very handy since I purchased some replacement grills from China with some LED inside... I am replacing the 2 air ducts located in the bumper. Tried doing so over the weekend by not removing the bumper but it was not possible.
I installed some backup sensors for him last week and Dad which is 80 was freaking out when he saw the rear of the Treg in pieces... so he did not want me to remove the front bumper but after seeing these instructions, it will help me a lot.
Is there a tool that VW sells to remove those bloody trims?
I keep braking them off!!!

Thanks a bunch.

Eric

 

Is there a tool that VW sells to remove those bloody trims?
I keep braking them off!!!
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Eric

You can purchase trim removal tools made from nylon that are tapered or wedge shaped to ease into the gaps but in any case try hard to get behind, or into the gaps with some silicone spray to help them out.

 

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Loz, smashing write up! Please tell be where the horns are located? One has died & i must replace it, once we have some better weather.

Cheers.

 

 

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Before you replace the horn, try squirting some WD40 or similar penetrating oil up/down the horn trumpet.

Leave it for 24 hours, then take the car somewhere where you won't be a nuisance and lean on the horn button for a long time repeatedly.

Quite often the duff horn will start working again - maybe a squeak or two to start with and then the full blown noise.

Once it is working, make a point of having severe road rage on a regular basis and using the horn extensively to keep it in full voice!

 

Unfortunately you can't do this with the T2 as the horns are well hidden behind the bumper and under the light tray. As the bumper is dead easy to remove though, once off a good squirt etc worked for me and my hunky Treg no longer sounds as though it regularly has sand kicked in its face.

 

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I followed the manual and also I took some photos as I went along as it should help others if they need to remove the cover.

Loz

Where did you get your hands on WS manual for a T3 pls?

James

 

Loz

Where did you get your hands on WS manual for a T3 pls?

James

I purchased access to erwin..

 

LOZ! your post is amazing, it's like my golden guide, just so you know, your post did the purpose-share your experience! i appreciate that!!!
one question, after I put my bumper back on, my check engine light was on. any idea on that?
Thanks again,
Richie

 

Hi Richie, and welcome.
Not sure why that would be as the only things that get disconnected are the fog lights, front parking sensors and front facing area view camera.
You would need a vcds scan to find out what is generating the warning, what does the display say if you select vehicle status?

 

Free the Alligator ?

 

Is that #freethegator ?

 

Loz, my bumper cover just needs clipping in properly where it meets the wheel arch cover, is it possible to just undo the wheel arch cover to do this without having to do all the other removal first?

 

Try a punch with the palm of your hand first.
Otherwise yes a screw under bottom edge, 2 up the wheel arch liner, and it pulls away gently releasing 2 clips but don't go much beyond the bumper join as the trim clips at the top of the wheel arch are break to release type.