Front Bumper Bracket: Service and Repair

Bumper Mount

CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions! Refer to

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Resistance spot welder (VAS 6239 A)

• Resistance spot welder (VAS 6525)

• Resistance spot welder (VAS 6530)

• Resistance spot welder (VAS 6535)

• Resistance spot welder (VAS 6545)

• Gas-shielded welder 250A (VAS 6045A)

• Flat chisel (VAS 5300/34)

• Straight sander (VAS 5170)

• Spot weld breaker (V.A.G 1731)









1 Bumper Mount

2 Front Longitudinal Member

Removing





- Drill out the original joint using the spot weld breaker (V.A.G 1731).

- Separate the joint with a flat chisel (VAS 5300/34), if necessary.

- Remove any remaining material with the straight sander (VAS 5170).

Replacement part

• Bumper mount

Installation

- Install new part with vehicle standing on the alignment bracket set and affix it in place.

- Check fit with attachments.





- Weld the bumper mount with a gas-shielded arc plug weld seam using a gas-shielded welder 250A (VAS 6045A).