Front bumper, removing and installing: Overview

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 15 other vehicles, including the 2008 Audi S4, 2008 Audi RS 4, 2008 Audi A4, 2007 Audi S4, and 2007 Audi RS 4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Removing

To ease repair work, remove front noise insulation completely.

Fig 1: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

For this purpose, remove bolts and quick release screws - 1 - and - 2 -. Rear noise insulation (quick release screws - 3 -) remains installed.
Remove left and right front wheels.

Fig 2: Locating Left/Right Wheelhousing Liners In Front Area

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Loosen left and right wheelhousing liners in front area - arrows -.

Fig 3: Pulling Back Wheelhousing Liner & Unclipping Bumper Rear Edge From Catch

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Pull back wheelhousing liner - arrow A -.
Remove bolt - 2 - and nuts - 1 -.
Unclip bumper rear edge from catch - arrow B -.
Repeat procedure on opposite side of the vehicle.

Fig 4: Releasing Catches Using Screwdriver And Removing Air Intake Grille On Left/Right On Bottom Part Of Bumper

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Release catches - 1 - to - 4 - using a screwdriver - arrow - and remove air intake grille on left and right on bottom part of bumper.

Fig 5: Unthreading Left/Right Retaining Bolts For Bumper

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Unthread left and right retaining bolts for bumper approx. 15 rotations - arrow -.
Pull lock carrier slightly toward front.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Hose To Headlight Cleaning System & Harness Connector(s) To Bumper

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

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 the reverse of removal, noting the following:

NOTE:

Before installing bumper, check for the presence of threaded pins at bumper rear edge as well as expanding clips and sleeves in the fenders.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Hose To Headlight Cleaning System & Harness Connector(s) To Bumper

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Slide bumper onto shock absorber and re-connect hose - 1 - of headlight cleaning system and electrical harness connectors - 2 -.
Move bumper into installation position. Make sure that the threaded pins in bumper side edges engage into holes at the fenders.

Fig 8: Pulling Back Wheelhousing Liner & Engaging Bumper Rear Edge Into Catch

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Pull back wheelhousing liner - arrow A -.
Engage bumper rear edge into catch - arrow B -.
Tighten nuts - 1 - to 4 Nm and bolt - 2 - to 1 Nm.
Repeat procedure on opposite side of the vehicle.

Fig 9: Removing/Installing Left/Right Retaining Bolts For Bumper

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Tighten left and right retaining bolts for bumper to 23 Nm - arrow -.
Install left and right air intake grille on bumper.

Rest of installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.