Tow bar removal - Passat tdi

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Wed 9 Nov 2005 15:49
Tow bar removal - Passat tdi - McPherson Strut
I'm due to replace my car (Passat tdi, Sept 01)and the lease company have said I have to remove the towbar completly. Undoing the actual retaining bolts seems easy enough but it looks like I need to take the bumper off to actually slide the bar away from the chassis but can't see how the bumper is held on! Can anyone help!
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Wed 9 Nov 2005 16:47
Tow bar removal - Passat tdi - artful dodger {P}
Sorry I cannot help with your removal question but I would recommend once removed you will be able to sell the tow bar on ebay for about £100.


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Wed 9 Nov 2005 21:11
Tow bar removal - Passat tdi - Glaikit Wee Scunner {P}
If it is like my Passat, there is a large chunk of foam plastic and steel somewhere that needs to be re-inserted under the outer 'bumper' skin when the towbar is removed. Mine is in the shed.Simply removing the towbar is not a good idea.
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Thu 10 Nov 2005 10:19
Tow bar removal - Passat tdi - MoneyMart
It's a rear-bumper off job I'm afraid. Complete pink fluffy dice of a job... it'll take you all morning!

Enjoy!
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