Rear bumper question.

MonsterTDI09

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Is there supose a cover under the bumber were you can install a hitch?
 

brownnugen

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Yes, there is a black piece that you have to trim. I just did this last night installing my DrawTite hitch.
 

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Yes, there is a black piece that you have to trim. I just did this last night installing my DrawTite hitch.
Mine has no cover there now. Should it have one?
 

MonsterTDI09

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Yes, there is a black piece that you have to trim. I just did this last night installing my DrawTite hitch.
How do I cover the opening? This for not a hitch install. Just to keep out water and salt.
 
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MonsterTDI09

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This is what I'm talking about.

 

brownnugen

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Ok, I was mistaken. My car did not have a cover for that opening. Here is what mine looks like (with hitch installed)



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MonsterTDI09

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Would you think there should be cover there.:confused:
 

Grigg3

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No cover.
From my reading on the forums VW didn't offer a cover. Don't have a link but a little more searching should turn up the discussions.
Sounded like some U.K. dealers had enough complaints (of no cover) that they had a company (not VW) make up some covers to fit. These may or may not be available still.
 

MonsterTDI09

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Wonder much crap gets in there. I hope some people can post pictures who have some miles on there GSW.
 

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