Rear Bumper Skirt Removal

[nightflight]

Anyone removed their rear bumper skirt by any chance?
It seems to be clipped in bloody well and just wondered if anyone had any pointers on how best to unclip it as my thumbs are killing me and i've not managed to unclip a single one yet.

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

I may be wrong but I pretty sure it's welded in

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

http://elsaweb.spaghetticoder.org/doc/S.en-GB.S01DFXX8W/35824039/3 try this

 

[nightflight]

cheers, that just shows how to get the bumper off though, need ot take the black plastic bit off the bottom of it as I've bought a replacement bumper but it's off a 1.4 and so it doesn't have the arched bit for the exhaust that i need for my 1.6tdi.

 

[seatleon2012]

i also have the 1.6tdi model mk5 5 door i bought the sporty looking rear bumper and i got a garage to take the old one off and put new one on.. doesnt seem to be welded on definately clips as the old bumper is still pristine

 

[DEAN0]

cheers, that just shows how to get the bumper off though, need ot take the black plastic bit off the bottom of it as I've bought a replacement bumper but it's off a 1.4 and so it doesn't have the arched bit for the exhaust that i need for my 1.6tdi.

I have a word doc that was created from ELSAWIN that shows how to strip the rear FR bumper in to bits.
PM me your e-mail and i can send it across if you need it

 

[jaybro187]

when i had to replace my rear bumper i removed some parts off the old one like reflectors etc. You are right they are well and truely fixed in well as ive recently found out with the grill. Not ideal but taking the bumper off will make it less frustrating, i would also recommend a trim removal kit like found on ebay, saves your hand and fingers and less likely to damage anything

Jay

 

[SaracenUK]

I have a word doc that was created from ELSAWIN that shows how to strip the rear FR bumper in to bits.
PM me your e-mail and i can send it across if you need it

@DEAN0 , dont suppose you still have that doc regarding stripping down the FR rear bumper ?
I've PM'd you my email add just in case.

 

[Hawkers]

@DEAN0 , dont suppose you still have that doc regarding stripping down the FR rear bumper ?
I've PM'd you my email add just in case.

You remove the tail lights, fasteners underneath the bumper and at the back of the wheel arch.

Here's the breakdown

 

[DEAN0]

@DEAN0 , dont suppose you still have that doc regarding stripping down the FR rear bumper ?
I've PM'd you my email add just in case.

Set it to your e-mail

 

[SaracenUK]

Cheers guys,
needed to see how the lower diffuser is held in place after the missus managed to pop it out somewhat after reversing in to my car