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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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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WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all warning messages and
safety precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Warnings and Safety Precautions".
WARNING
Do not check or charge a Battery -A- when the visual
indicator has "no color or is
bright yellow". Jump starting must not be used!
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General information
Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle on a level surface.
If you are on a steep hill, be especially careful.
Set the parking brake.
Switch the emergency flashers on.
Have the passengers exit the vehi
