Disconnect the negative battery terminal, then remove the 4 T25 Torx screws from the top factory grille.

Remove the T25 Torx screws inside the front fender wells and along the bottom belly pan.

Carefully pull the MK6.5 bumper forward, unplugging the factory fog light/sensor harness.

Unbolt and remove the factory MK6.5 bumper side mounts from beneath the headlights.

Delete Foam Support

Remove the impact foam block directly off the steel crash bar to create clearance for the tighter MK6 profile.

Install the MK6 upper grille center mount, then the new MK6 bumper side mounts under the headlights.

Secure or adapt the factory MK6.5 fog light wiring. If running MK6 R LED accent lights, wire them up; if deleting fogs entirely, tuck and zip-tie the factory plugs away from road debris.

Test-fit the MK6 R bumper onto the car to check clearance against the crash bar now that the foam is gone.

Snap the bumper edges firmly into the new MK6 headlight side mounts.

Align the R bumper with the hood and fender body lines, then secure the top Torx screws.

Modify Fender Wells

Pull the factory fender liners forward to meet the MK6 R bumper mounting tabs.

Mark and drill clean new holes into the plastic inner fender liners where they meet the bumper tabs, then reinstall your old screws over the new holes.

Thread mounting bolts through the bumper tabs straight into the U-clips to lock the wheel wells down tight, then clip in the MK6 R lower center grille and side vent inserts.