{"product_id":"jp-group-bumper-molding-clip-front-or-rear-vw-beetle-super-beetle-1975-1979-vanagon-1980-1987-oe-171-807-249-a-jp-8487-0","title":"JP Group Bumper Molding Clip, Front or Rear | VW Beetle \u0026 Super Beetle 1975–1979, Vanagon 1980–1987 | OE 171 807 249 A (JP-8487-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Bumper Molding Clip, Front or Rear | VW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle 1975–1979, Vanagon 1980–1987 | OE 171 807 249 A (JP-8487-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8487-0 is the small clip that holds the rubber impact strip (bumper molding) onto the steel Europa-style bumpers of the 1975–1979 VW Beetle and Super Beetle, front and rear. EMPI also lists the 1975–1977 Scirocco and 1980–1987 Vanagon. It replaces OE 171 807 249 A, JP Group reference 8184151106. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8487-0 · OE 171 807 249 A · JP Group 8184151106 · UPC 707924528220\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1975–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle sedan and convertible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront and rear bumpers with rubber impact strip. EMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1975–1980\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Super Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront and rear. EMPI fitment (1980 = late convertible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1987\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI fitment. Some Vanagons use the press-in clip OE 251 807 249 (JP-1334-0): compare with your old clip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1975–1977\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Scirocco Mk1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeetle with blade or early Europa bumpers without rubber strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not apply: those bumpers have no impact strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment comes from EMPI, the US distributor for JP Group, checked against the OE number. Heritage Parts Centre lists the same OE 171 807 249 A for the 1975–1979 Beetle and the Vanagon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark), distributed by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8487-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e171 807 249 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8184151106\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924528220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront or rear bumper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial \/ finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot stated by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot stated by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.1 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 2 x 1 in (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne bumper molding clip\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber impact strip (bumper molding); the rear Beetle strip is JP-8495-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBumper, bumper irons and bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rest of the clips: a full bumper takes several\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1975 and later Beetle bumpers carry a rubber impact strip that is held on by a row of these clips. The originals are now more than forty years old. They rust, go brittle and snap when the strip is pulled off, and a strip held by too few clips lifts at the ends, flaps at speed and lets water sit against the bumper, which rusts it from behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitting a new impact strip or a rechromed or repainted bumper is the time to fit new clips in every hole. They cost very little and make the strip sit tight and straight, the way it left the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJP Group is a Danish maker of replacement parts for classic Volkswagens and Porsches. Its parts are sold under the JP Group, Dansk and Classic names, and EMPI is its US distributor. Washburn's Metal in Orange, California lists each JP part with its VW or Porsche OE number and its JP Group reference, so you can check it against your old part, your parts book or the stamp on the original before you order. If you are not sure whether this part fits your car, send us your year, model and chassis number and we will check it for you before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the impact strip off slowly from one end; old clips usually break, so plan to replace all of them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the clip holes in the bumper and remove rust before fitting new clips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the clips into the bumper the same way the originals were installed, then line the strip up and press it home from one end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little soapy water helps the rubber slide over the clips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit my 1977 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists the 1975–1979 Beetle, front and rear bumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1973 Super Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 1973–1974 bumpers have no rubber impact strip, so they do not use this clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as OE 171 807 249 A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists JP-8487-0 against OE 171 807 249 A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne per hole in the bumper. Count the holes in yours and add a couple of spares. They are sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my Vanagon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEMPI lists 1980–1987 Vanagons. Some Vanagons use the press-in clip 251 807 249 (JP-1334-0), so compare with your old clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new JP Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-super-beetle\"\u003eVW Super Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-panels\"\u003eBody Panels \u0026amp; Sheet Metal\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wm-legal\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVolkswagen® model names are trademarks of their owner. Washburn's Metal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Volkswagen AG. 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