2018 VW Golf R Mk7.5 Bumper Removal and Dutch Parts Co. Splitter Install 

Thanks for the video - i had to take the front bumper off my UK spec 7.5R to replace the lower grille which got cracked when my wife hit an animal. Your video was really handy, particularly where the wings (fenders?) join the bumper and being careful and also about pulling the upper grille forward rather than up (as per the 7R). Although i did end up doing two things slightly differently; 1. The upper grille / ACC radar, i didn't actually disconnect it, i just unclipped the two wire retaining clips and that gave enough length of cable to sit the upper grille on top of the engine temporarily. I didn't want to disconnect the radar in case it caused an error code. 2. Where you had trouble (around 4.12) with the two clips, i think you could have avoided that, as you don't need to remove the 3x T30's and the bar that it connects to, as you can remove just the bumper cover - there is about 7 or 8 prongs that hold the coloured bit of the bumper cover to this bar and these can be depressed to release the cover itself. It probably makes the bumper at little less rigid once removed but slightly lighter to deal with. My car has headlight washers but these were straight to disconnect and 'unplumb' to allow the bumper to come off. The worse things i had were probably undoing the prongs on the lower grille (not really part of this video) but also being careful putting the bumper cover back on - i covered the front corner of the wings (fenders) to stop the bumper cover rubbing the paint as i was working it back into place. Also putting the upper grille back in place, the lower prongs need to be made sure they all go back under the little bar/holes on the upper part of the bumper.

Your fitment is so much better than my mk7. My splitter sticks out on the sides about an inch or so, whereas yours is more inline with the body of the bumper.

Thanks So much for the video. Great explainer for everything and esp those centre clips

Many thanks for your time and video! Helped me a lot to take away bumper at mine Golf 7,5 GTI for led ramp (extra high beam) installation. Have bolted led ramp to the crash beam from the bottom, so it is "hidden" behind the lower grill and number plate. Separate thanks for these middle clips description! Cheers from Sweden.

Thanks for the video. Very helpful!

Thank you so much for this video! I need this video to know how to remove my bumper after catching my Dutch Parts Co front splitter on a gas station entrance and ripping the whole splitter and low bumper stuff completely off.

That looks clean! Nice edges, doesn't stick out, and the install is pretty straight forward. Wish i found out about this one. Aerofabb has some long back orders right now and i just want to get mine on before summer ends! good job, man.

Hi mate. Bit off topic but would you have to take off the bumper to take the bumper trims off? The black gloss trims.

I ordered a Dutch Splitter for my MK7 GTI, (not an R and not a 7.5) and I'm trying to understand what I'll be dealing with. I understand that there are some differences between the two fascias. Many people gloss over the bumper removal, and claim that it is super easy to remove and put back on. I have my doubts about that. Thanks for the video!

thanks for the vid!

Thanks for sharing

what is the sensor on the plastic behind the dsg cooler? mine is broken off from a previous wreck and i cant find what it is

To remove the radiator... should I remove the front bumper?

Can this be done without taking the bumper off?

Did you disconnect the battery before taking out the cruise control connector? Thanks for the great video.

Out of curiosity where are you located in Ohio? I'm in Cbus and looking for someone locally who'd be willing to help me install Aerofabb front splitter on my R.

Is that a Legit Speed front license plate bracket? There appears to be just barely enough clearance between the license plate and the bumper/trim but still adequate, correct?

Is the splitter gloss black to kind of match the piano black bumper accents on the R or is it more matte like the trim pieces on the GTIs and Aerofab splitter?

I work for Audi/Vw dealer, but I’m on the Audi side (Technician) it looks like you should release the tabs on the bumper not the part that’s at attached to radiator support. Vw/Audi bumper art very simple to remove. I can do that in 15 min or less

Did you have to re-calibrate the Adaptive Cruise Control afterwards?

Great video, if you remove the cable for the radar does the car ask you to recalibrate it or anything?

Thanks for the video I'll be installing my Aerofabb v2 splitter today, this video was great at explaining step by step what to do and what to watch out for. Did you end up figuring out an easier way to get the front clips off the bumper ?

Great how to thank you!. Also, what wheels you running there?

Hey man, outta curiosity what wheels are these? Look great 👍🏿

Another note once you unplugged the adaptive cruise control you need to calibrate it.

Did you get any errors when disconnecting the front sensor? Did you do it with the battery disconnected?

Would the bumper removal be similar for 7.5 GOT?

What lift is that?

as soon as you disconnect the acc radar at grill you have to get it recalibrated £££ . Best to disconnect battery or put grill connected up out the way .

Does anyone know if it's possible to take off the bumper of a MK7.5 and replace it with the cleaner MK7.0 front bumper? I'm wanting to get a 2018-19 golf for the awesome warranty but really prefer the older look of the MK7. ... I know, strange.

OH10 !