Owners manual

BX3832
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
Installation Instructions
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7. Remove the horn brackets using a 13MM
socket (white arrows). Then to remove
the front bumper, use a 15MM socket and
remove the four (4) mounting bolts from each
side (gray arrows). Then use a T30 Torx, and
remove the last bolt holding the bumper on.
Do this on both sides of the vehicle. Set all
bolts aside to be reinstalled later.
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8. Use a T30 Torx to remove the two (2) bolts
from the middle of the bumper. Remove the
bumper and set bolts and bumper aside to be
reinstalled later.
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10. Reinstall the front bumper using the existing
hardware. Then, use the cut you just made
as a template and outline the cut on the back
of the front bumper. Use a reciprocating
saw and cut this outline out on both sides of
the bumper. Reinstall bumper. The radiator
crossmember will need to be lifted slightly to
align holes for bumper reinstallation
9. Use a reciprocating saw and cut a slot out
of the outside of the gray frame webbing on
the driver’s side. Starting 2-1/4” down from
the top of the frame, but in 1-1/4” and down
4-1/2” to allow the baseplate to t. Do this on
both sides.
Using a good quality paint, spray cut edges
of frame to prevent rusting.
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