How do you pop a bumper off?

How do you pop a bumper off?

Pull the plastic shield down out of the way if it doesn’t come off completely. Reach behind the bumper at each corner and you should find a bolt holding the corner of the bumper to the car. Remove these bolts. The bumper should come off.

How many miles does a 2002 Volkswagen Passat last?

The Volkswagen Passat is a reliable mid-size sedan that can last between 200,000 – 250,000 miles with regular maintenance and good driving habits.

How long does it take to take a front bumper off?

Taking a bumper off takes 15 minutes at the very most. The total process shouldn’t be more than 3-5 hours.

What tools do I need to take a bumper off?

An air impact wrench speeds things up, but you can do the job by hand with sockets, a ratchet and a breaker bar. You’ll also need spray rust penetrant, screwdrivers and eye protection. We’ll walk you through the steps to replace a chrome step bumper on a 2002 Dodge Ram.

Are passats expensive to fix?

Overall – the Volkswagen Passat has yearly car maintenance costs total to $639 . Given that the Volkswagen Passat has an average of $639 and that the average vehicle costs $651 annual — the Passat is substantially cheaper to maintain.

What year did Passat avoid?

As Car Complaints said, the 2002 VW Passat was by far the worst model year of the car. In fact, it was such a horrible model year that Car Complaints gave it the “Avoid Like The Plague” badge. There were many reasons why the 2002 Passat earned that award, too.

How long does it take a body shop to replace a front bumper?

Front bumper repairs are pretty straightforward and it can take only 3 hours to fix the bumper. However, the new paintwork and paint curing can take up to 3 days.

How long does it take to get a bumper repaired?

Conventionally, bumper repair takes not more than 3 days, and sometimes if the repair is small this time can reduce to a day too.

Where are the bumper fasteners on a VW Passat?

Locate and remove the fasteners located on the forward side of each wheel well. You will find a total of (4) fasteners in each wheel well, with one being rather hidden toward the very top of each wheel well as pictured. Remove the bumper cover by firmly pulling the cover forward, one side at a time.

How do you remove the grille on a VW Passat?

Firmly pull up on the grille until the grilles lower mounting tabs pop out. With the main grille removed, locate and remove the (4) Torx screws found in lower grille cavity. Locate and remove the fasteners located on the forward side of each wheel well.

What’s the price of a 2002 Volkswagen Passat?

Our 2002 Volkswagen Passat trim comparison will help you decide. As Volkswagen owners who’ve just relinquished our off-lease $20,000 Beetle, the concept of a $40,000 “luxury” VW is difficult to swallow.