Overview - Lock Carrier

CAUTION:

On vehicles with distance regulation (ACC), note the following.

If the lock carrier is removed and installed or if changes are made to the >>ACC<< bracket, the distance regulation must be calibrated. Refer to ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, GENERAL INFORMATION and ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, CALIBRATING .

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Carrier With Attachments Assembly

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Bolt
- Tightening specification: 55 Nm
- 3 pieces per side.
Impact Member
- Secured on the lock carrier with a bolt -7-
- Do not remove with the bracket when removing the lock carrier.
Lock Carrier
NOTE:
The radiator coolant must be drained before removal. Refer to COOLANT SYSTEM/COOLANT .
- Removing:
- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to LOCK CARRIER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  -- Remove front bumper. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  
  -- Disconnect all electrical wires and hoses to the lock carrier at the connection points.
  
  -- Disconnect the cable for the hood lock from the coupling. Refer to OVERVIEW - RELEASE CABLE .
  
  -- Remove bolts -5-.
  
  -- Remove the bolts -1- on the longitudinal member (quantity: 3 per side).
  
  NOTE:
  The impact absorbers with the brackets are secured to the lock carrier with one bolt each -1- and must not be removed.
  
  -- Remove the bolts -6- on the lower lock carrier.
  
  -- Remove the lock carrier with the headlamps forward.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
- Adjust the headlamps after installing.
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 5 Nm
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 1.5 Nm
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 4 Nm
- Secures the impact bar to the lock carrier.