Front bumper (from model year 2006), removing and installing

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Removing

Fig 1: Front Bumper (From Model Year 2006) Remove/Install Components

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Remove bolts - 1 - from top of bumper cover - 2 -.

Only on RS4

Remove bolts - 1 - from top of bumper cover - 2 -.
Remove screw - 4 - from inside of fender - 3 -.

NOTE:

The bolt is only accessible after driving wheel housing liner back.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Nut Placed On Bumper Cover

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Spring nut - 5 - placed on bumper cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Remove bolts and quick release screws - 1 - and - 2 -. Rear noise insulation (quick release screws - 3 -) remains installed.

NOTE:

For the sake of a better illustration, the wheels are shown removed in the illustrations.

Fig 4: Locating Left/Right Wheelhousing Liners In Front Area

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Loosen left and right wheel housing liners in front area - arrows -.

Fig 5: Pulling Back Wheelhousing Liner & Unclipping Bumper Rear Edge From Catch

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Pull back wheel housing liner - arrow A -.
Remove bolt - 2 - and nuts - 1 -.

NOTE:

On RS4 models, you must also loosen a screw on the inside of the fender. Front bumper (from model year 2006), removing and installing .

Unclip bumper rear edge from catch - arrow B -.
Repeat procedure on opposite side of the vehicle.

Fig 6: Adjusting Support Piece

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Loosen adjustment screw - 3 - at support piece - 5 -.

The bracket - 4 - retracts into the support piece - 5 - and frees up the bumper cover - 1 -.

Pull bumper cover forward slightly.

Fig 7: Identifying Hose To Headlight Cleaning System & Bumper Cover Connector(s)

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If installed, disconnect hose - 1 - to headlight cleaning system and reserve washer fluid in a clean container for re-use.
Disconnect harness connector(s) - 2 - to bumper.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

NOTE:

Before installing bumper, check to see if threaded pins at bumper rear edge as well as expanding clips and sleeves in the fenders are present.

Fig 8: Identifying Hose To Headlight Cleaning System & Bumper Cover Connector(s)

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Slide bumper cover onto impact absorber and re-connect headlight cleaning system hose - 1 - and electrical harness connectors - 2 -.
Slide bumper cover into installation position. Ensure threaded pins in bumper side walls engage into holes at the fenders.

Fig 9: Pulling Back Wheelhousing Liner & Engaging Bumper Rear Edge Into Catch

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Pull back wheel housing liner - arrow A -.
Engage bumper rear edge into catch - arrow B -.
Tighten nuts - 1 - and bolt - 2 -.

1 - Nut (4 Nm)

2 - Screw (1 Nm)

Repeat procedure on opposite side of the vehicle.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.