Removal and installation of bumpers and towing hitch parts (Skoda Superb B6)

Front bumper

1. Front bumper cover installation details are shown in the accompanying illustration.

Note: References in the text of this subsection refer to this illustration.

2. Remove the clips (1) from the top and remove the covers (2 and 3).

3. Remove the front wheel arch liners (see Section 6), unscrew the bolts (4) and remove the fasteners (1) from the lower part of the cover.

4. Pry up and remove the grates (7 and 6).

5. Loosen the bolts (7 and 9), disconnect the connectors of the fog lights and front parking assist system, and then remove the bumper cover.

6. If necessary, after removing the trim, you can remove the bumper beam (see accompanying illustration).



7. Installation is carried out in reverse order.



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Rear bumper of Hatchback models

8. Details of the installation of the rear bumper of the Superb II models are shown in the accompanying illustration.

Note: References in the text of this subsection refer to this illustration.

9. Remove the bolts (3).

10. Partially remove the rear wheel arch liners (see Section 6) and remove the clips (2) at the corners of the bumper.

11. Remove the rear lights (see Chapter 12).

12. Remove the clamps (4) from above and loosen the nuts (2).

13. Disconnect the license plate light and parking assist sensor wiring connectors. Remove the wiring from the bumper and remove the bumper.

14. If necessary, after removing the trim, you can remove the bumper beam (see accompanying illustration).



15. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Rear bumper of station wagon models

16. The details of the installation of the rear bumper of the Superb Combi II models are shown in the accompanying illustration. Removal of the bumper cover is carried out in the same way as for the Hatchback models (see above).

Towing hitch and trailer recognition unit

17. To remove the trailer recognition unit, turn off the ignition, partially remove the left side trim of the luggage compartment, disconnect the connector and release the hooks (see accompanying illustration).



18. The details of the installation of the towing hitch (TSU) are shown in the accompanying illustration.





19. To remove the towbar frame, remove the rear bumper cover (see above), partially remove the heat shield (see accompanying illustration), remove the socket (9 in illustration 4.18) and unscrew the bolts (3).