Audi A3 I 8L (1996-2003)

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood take out the four clips that secure the upper part of the bumper.

-depending on which side we will disassemble, turn the wheels.

-in the wheel wells, unscrew three screws on each side, which are the fender liner (front) and the corners of the bumper to the wings.

-unscrew the four screws (spun up) that secure the bottom of the bumper.

-we release the latch in the wings (pull the corners towards you).

-with an assistant, pull the bumper forward (look for the wires).

-remove the temperature sensor (in the lower grille on the driver's side).

-disconnect electrical connectors (if any).

attachment points of the front bumper Audi A3 I 8L (1996-2003)

Front bumper mounting scheme Audi A3 I 8L (1996-2003)

Rear bumper

⇒Tips for removing bumpers and how to avoid breaking anything..⇐

-open the trunk lid.

-in the opening of the trunk, unscrew the two screws and remove the plastic trim.

-under the trim, unscrew the six screws (spun down) that secure the top.

-from the side of the bottom, two screws (spun upwards).

-in the wheel arches, unscrew four screws on each side that secure the fender liner (rear) and bumper corners to the wings.

-we release the clips in the wings (pull the corners of the bumper towards you).

-with an assistant, pull the bumper back (look for the wires).

-disconnect electrical connectors (if any).

rear bumper mounting points Audi A3 I 8L (1996-2003)

Rear bumper mounting scheme Audi A3 I 8L (1996-2003)

 

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