Front bumper (RS4) - assembly overview: Notes

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NOTE:

Removal and installation is done the same as the standard bumper from model year 2006.
Only differing steps are described.

Fig 1: Front Bumper (RS4) - Assembly Overview

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1 - Screw

6 Nm

2 - Bumper cover

Removal and installation as with standard production.

NOTE:

While installing, the following sequence described for assembling/bolting must be observed for correct assembly.

Set cover onto vehicle and first clip the left and right side piece into guide parts - 10 -.
Tighten nuts on fender connection Fender bolts .
Tighten bolts - 12 - to wheelhousing liner.
Loosely thread in bolts - 1 -.

Close hood and check cover for projection and recess.
If necessary, check position of cover and tighten bolts - 4 -.
Tighten bolt on support piece to 2 Nm Adjusting support piece .
Bumper cover, removing and installing → Front bumper (from model year 2006), removing and installing .

Crossmember, removing and installing → Bumper crossmember, removing from cover .

3 - Guide piece

4 - Screw

1 Nm

5 - Brace for fender

6 - Bumper crossmember

7 - Support piece

NOTE:

When turning adjustment screw, make sure mounting bracket raises.
Before installing bumper cover, adjust support piece adjusting screw Adjusting support piece .
Tighten adjustment screw to 2 Nm with a long Torx wrench - T30 - through holes in cover - arrows -.
To disassemble, drill off pop rivet heads.

8 - Front spoiler

Remove screws - 10 -.
Slide spoiler back slightly out of bumper cover guides.
Remove spoiler downward.

9 - Expanding rivet

10 - Screw

2 Nm

11 - Spring nut