Audi A4: Rear Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Body Socket -T40078-
- Depending on the equipment version, the following additional work must be performed.
Removing
- Remove the bolts -1-.
- Push the wheel housing liner -3- to the side.
- Remove the bolt -2-.
- Remove the nuts -1- and bolt -2-.
- Remove the tail lamps. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94; Tail Lamps; Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing.
- Pull the locking mechanism -1- upward in the direction of -arrow A-.
- Open the mount -2- up to the locking mechanism in the direction of -arrow B-.
- Remove the rear lid end trim panel. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels.
- Open the luggage compartment side trim panel cover.
- Versions with first aid kit mount: Remove the nut -2- and remove the mount -1-.
- Disconnect the connector -1-.
- Press the grommet -2- outward.
- Remove the nuts -arrow- using the -T40078-.
- Disengage the side bolster -1- outward from the side panel in the direction of -arrow A- and remove the bumper cover -2- in the direction of -arrows B-.
- Lay the bumper cover on a soft surface.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
For versions with lane change assistance, the following additional work is required: Refer to
- Calibrate the lane change assistance, Lane Change Assistance Control Module -J769-/Lane Change Assistance Control Module 2 -J770-. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.96; Lane Change Assistance; Lane Change Assistance, Calibrating.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Bumper Cover"
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Wheel Housing Liner"
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Rear Bumper Cover Mount, Removing and Installing
Bumper Cover Mount, Removing and Installing, Upper
Removing
- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
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Repair Information
Minimum Curing Times for Bonded Windows
For safety reasons, use only non-conductive two-part adhesive
when installing windshield and rear window with the materials
listed below.
The vehicle can onl
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Raising the vehicle
Applies to: vehicles with vehicle jack
Fig. 174 Sill panels: markings
Fig. 175 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack
Place the vehicle jack from the vehicle tool kit
on a firm surface. Use a flat, stable support if
necessary. On a slippery surface such as tile,
you should use a non-slip pad such
Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off
Fig. 42 Instrument panel: light switch with button
Light switch
Turn the light switch (1) to the corresponding position
when the ignition is switched on. The
symbol and the selected position will turn on (except
position 0).
O - The daytime running lights* will
