Audi A3 II 8P (2003-2013)

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood, unscrew the three screws (spun down) that secure the top of the bumper.

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

-in the wheel wells, unscrew three screws on each side that secure the fender liner (front).

-move the fender liner to the side and unscrew three screws on each side (two are twisted from the bottom up and one in front of the headlights, you will need a long knob) that attach the sides to the wings.

-unscrew the seven 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 behind the wires and hoses).

-if there are headlight washers, disconnect the hoses and close them with stoppers so that no liquid flows out of the reservoir.

-disconnect electrical connectors (if any).

attachment points of the front bumper Audi A3 II 8P (2003-2013)

Front bumper mounting scheme Audi A3 II 8P (2003-2013)

 

Rear bumper

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

-open the trunk lid.

-in the side trim of the trunk, take out the plugs, unscrew the plastic nuts behind them and remove the taillights.

-in the back panel trim, take out the two plugs and Unscrew the two nuts behind them.

-under the rear lights, unscrew the two screws and two long bolts.

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

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

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

-we release the latches under the rear lights.

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

-disconnect electrical connectors (if any).

rear bumper attachment points Audi A3 II 8P (2003-2013)

Rear bumper mounting scheme Audi A3 II 8P (2003-2013)

 

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