Rear Bumper Assembly, Sedan: Notes

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Bolt
- 1.5 Nm (13 in lb)
Guide Piece, Left/Right
- Unclip bumper from guide piece.
- Push bumper down at ends and pull out of guide piece.
Expanding Nut
Bolt w/Washer
- 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
Trim Strip, Left
- Removing, refer to Fig. 1 Removing Rear Bumper Trim .
Trim Strip, Center
- Removing, refer to Fig. 1 Removing Rear Bumper Trim .
  Adjusting:
  
  -- Remove bumper.
  
  -- Loosen bolts ) REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY, SEDAN.
  
  -- Align strip to left/right side strips ) REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY, SEDAN and ) REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY, SEDAN.
Bolt w/Washer
- 2.5 Nm (22 in lb)
Trim Strip, Right
-- Removing, refer to Fig. 1 Removing Rear Bumper Trim .
Nut
- 2.5 Nm (22 in lb)
Bumper w/Cover
Removing:

-- Remove bolts REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY, SEDAN.

-- Unclip bumper ends from guide piece REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY, SEDAN.

-- Pull bumper ends downward and out of guides.

-- Pry bumper ends over wheel opening and remove toward front.

Installing:

-- Pry bumper ends over edge of wheel opening.

-- Guide bumper onto impact absorber and into guide piece.

NOTE:
Bumper ends must be pushed as far as possible into wheel opening. They may be adjusted in or out by turning the inside tube of impact absorber. One turn of tube will alter distance 1.0 mm (0.039 in.). After adjustment, trim strips must be adjusted to fit bumper.
Bolt w/Washer
- 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
Bolt w/Washer
- 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
Impact Absorber