Hi Guys,
I wanted to chime in as I just did this repair myself as well, but used a different method.
As you know, the way the fog lights are factory installed is with 3 screws each... 2 on top (inaccessible unless bumper cover cones off) and one on the bottom. My VW mechanic shared a tip: if you replace the top 4 screws with hex-head screws, you can put them in from above by reaching up under the front bumper. I used a socket with no handle- just hand-tightened them as much as I could. I got them pretty darn tight; I don't think they're going anywhere. If they need to be tighter, you could also use a box wrench hacksawed in half to fit the limited space. I will admit this was a very difficult job, but I feel better knowing they're in there with screws.
Also, those plastic push-in connectors on the bottom of the front valance really do help keep everything in line. I found them at my local hardware store. I also got some on eBay- they called them "push rivets". I found actual VW OEM ones there. Take a look if you need some!
Jer
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2000 Beetle GLX 1.8T in Cyber Green, TSW wheels, Forge 007 DV, Altezza tails, halo fogs, clear corner lights, tint, Kenwood head, Alpine speaks, JL subs, RF amp, carbon dash kit, antenna, and pedals, custom racing stripes, Cyber Green calipers, Cyber Green dash and console, Monster Mats
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