Audi A4: Front Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing
- To complete the procedure, a second technician is required to be at the following position.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Pliers -T40172C-
- Adapter -T40172/1-
Removing
- Push in the front wheels and loosen the wheel housing liner near the front bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Front Wheel Housing Liner, Removing and Installing".
- Use the -T40172C- with the -T40172/1- to remove the expanding rivet -arrow-.
- Remove the bolt -1-.
- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to → Chapter "Lock Carrier Cover, Removing and Installing".
- If equipped, free up the antenna wires -1- and disconnect the connector -2-.
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.
- Disengage the side section from the front side panel in the direction of -arrow A - and remove the bumper cover -3- slightly with the help of a second technician in the direction of -arrows B-.
- If equipped, disconnect the central connector -2-.
- Disconnect the connector -1-, if equipped.
- Remove the bumper cover.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Adjust the bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover, Adjusting".
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Bumper Cover"
Front Bumper Cover, Adjusting
- Loosen bolts -1 and 2-.
- Adjust the front bumper cover lengthwise according to the markings -arrow-.
- Tighten the bolts.
- Check the gap dimension for evenness, and repeat the adjustment if necessary.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Radiator Grille"
Front Bumper Cover Mount, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the nuts -3-.
- Remove the bumper cover mount -1- downward. This will release the retainers -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Bumper Cover"
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Removing
- Remove the front bumper cover end plate. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Bumper Cover End Plate, Removing and
Installing".
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Impact Member, Removing and Installing
Follow the safety precautions. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.00; Safety Precautions; Safety
Precautions when Working on Pyrotechnic Components.
- Remove the bumper cover.
Attachments, Removing and Installing
Lock Carrier Cover, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal Wedge -T40233-
Removing
- Remove the hook release lever. Refer to
→ Chapter "Hook Rele
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Sun Visor, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Angled Screwdriver -VAS6416-
Removing
- Unclip the sun visor mount expanding cap
-1- in the direction of -arrow-
by sliding the -VAS6416- just approximately 1 mm under the cap.
Note
If the -VAS6416- is inserted farther, it will be locat
Setting the central locking system
You can adjust the central locking system to your
preferences. The settings depend on the vehicle
equipment.
Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE
> Settings & Service > Central locking.
Door unlocking
you select All, all doors and the luggage compartment
lid will be un
