Bumper Cover, Removing And Installing, Except AUDI RS5: Removing

-- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to LOCK CARRIER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If necessary, disconnect the electrical connector to the Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17- and the electrical connectors to the front parking aid sensors. Refer to Parking Aid .

-- Remove the bolt -3- .

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt And Quick-Release Coupling Front Bumper Noise Insulation

-- Remove the bolt -2- and the quick-release coupling -1- on the front bumper noise insulation.

-- Remove the wheel housing liner. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, EXCEPT AUDI RS5 .

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts

-- Disconnect the electrical connector -1- on the fog lamp.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- .

-- Disengage the side walls on the front side panel and remove the bumper cover forward.