Volkswagen Passat 2011 Workshop Manual page 309

Removing
– Remove tail lights in side panel ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr.
94 ; Tail lights; Removing and installing tail light .
– Unscrew bolts -6- on left and right.
– Remove bolts -2-, -3- and -4- from bottom left and right.
– Remove expanding rivet -5- on left and right.
Further dismantling requires the assistance of a second mechan‐
ic.
– Pull rear bumper cover -1- out of catches of guides on left and
right of side panel.
– With help of a second mechanic pull rear bumper cover -1- off
vehicle in a parallel movement.
– Unplug connectors to electrical components (where installed).
Instructions and work specifications for the Park Assist system
can be found in ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Park Assist
system (PA)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
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