How to remove and replace rear bumper on VW Polo 6R

Removing rear bumper

• Remove tail lights
• Remove bolts -4- on left and right sides in area of wheel housing liner.
• Remove bolts -3- (pointing upwards) on left and right.
• Unscrew bolts -6- and remove clip -7-.
• Pull rear bumper cover -1- out of fasteners in lateral guides, -arrows b-.
• Further dismantling requires the help of a second mechanic (just in theory :P)
• Release fasteners -arrows a- at lateral guides -2-.
• Pull rear bumper cover -1- parallel off vehicle -arrows c-.
• Remove connectors of all installed electrical components, e.g. -5-, number plate lights.

Places where we unscrew the screws:

Installing rear bumper

• Fit rear bumper cover -1- with the aid of a second mechanic -arrows a-.
• Secure all existing connectors in place.

Note: When fitting the rear bumper cover, make sure that it runs parallel along the left and right guide profiles.

• Push rear bumper cover -1- onto centre guide profile and onto left and right guide profile -arrows b- until they engage audibly with each other
• Check that parts are parallel and gaps are even
• Fit bolts -3, 4 and 5- in place and tighten them to the respective specified torques
• Fasten clip -6-

Assembly overview

1. Rear bumper cover
   • Material PP/EPDM.
2. Lateral guide
   • Left and right.
3. Bolt
   • Left and right.
   • Points upwards.
   • Specified torque: 2 Nm
   • Bolted to side panel.
4. Bolt
   • Qty. 4.
   • Specified torque: 2 Nm
   • Bolted to wheel housing liner.
5. Registration plate light
6. Bolt
   • Qty. 2 on each side.
   • Specified torque: 2 Nm
   • Bolted to rear panel.
7. Clip
   • Qty. 1

Useful parts

Clip

Located in the middle of the bumper (7), it’s made of plastic and it’s easy to damage – if it breaks, it’s better to buy a new one – it costs pennies.
part number:   701 867 299 (701867299)

Off Side Rear Bumper Support Bracket

Guide profile bumper, left
part number: 6R6807393A

Guide profile bumper, right
part number: 6R6807394