How to remove front and rear bumper Audi Q8 (2018+)

Audi Q8 I (2018+)

Depending on the year of manufacture, the attachment points may vary slightly.

Front bumper

 

-open the hood.

-remove the hood lock lever (you need to press the latch and pull up).

-take out the caps, release them from the latches and remove the trim over the grille.

-under the trim, unscrew the screws (spun down).

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

-we release the lining of the arches from the bumper (hold on the latches, you need to pry and pull towards you).

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

-unscrew two screws on each side that secure the sides of the bumper.

-move the fender liner to the side and unscrew one screw on each side in the depth of the wing (you will need a torx nozzle with an extension).

-unscrew the screws (spun up) from the bottom.

-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).

-disconnect the headlight washer hoses (liquid may leak).

-disconnect electrical connectors.

attachment points of the front bumper Audi Q8 I (2018+)

Front bumper mounting scheme Audi Q8 I (2018+)

 

Rear bumper

 

-open the trunk lid.

-in the opening of the trunk, remove the lining near the rear lights (hold on latches, pull towards you).

-under the overlays, unscrew two screws on each side and remove the rear lights (hold on the latches in the wings).

-under the rear lights, unscrew one screw on each side (spun down).

-from the bottom, unscrew the screws (spun up).

-in the wheel wells, unscrew the screws that secure the fender liner (rear).

-we release the lining of the arches from the bumper (hold on the latches, you need to pry and pull towards you).

-for the fender liner, unscrew the screws that secure the sides of the bumper.

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

-we release the latches under the rear lights (pay attention to the latches at the junction of the wing bumper and the tail light).

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

-disconnect the electrical connectors (the main power connector is located behind the left trunk trim).

rear bumper mounting points Audi Q8 I (2018+)

Rear light mounting diagram Audi Q8 I (2018+)

Rear bumper attachment diagram Audi Q8 I (2018+)