How to remove the front bumper
- open the hood.
- under the hood, pull out the four pistons (inserted from top to bottom) that secure the upper part of the front bumper.
- on the bottom side, unscrew the two screws that secure the lower part (twisted from bottom to top).
- we twist the wheels to the side.
- in the wheel arches, we unscrew three screws on each side (two attach the fender cover and one corner to the guide profile).
- we release the retainers in the wings (we pull at the corners).
- with an assistant, we pull the bumper forward (we look so as not to break the wires).
- disconnect the fog lamp connectors (if any).
How to remove the rear bumper
- open the trunk lid.
- in the trunk opening, unscrew two screws and remove the plastic cover.
- under the cover plate, unscrew the six screws (TORX, twisted from top to bottom) that secure the upper part of the rear bumper, remove the metal bar.
- on the bottom side, unscrew the two screws that secure the lower part.
- in the wheel arches, we unscrew three screws on each side, which fasten the fenders (rear part).
- release the sides from the wings (pull the corners towards you).
- with an assistant, we pull the bumper back (we look at the wires).
- we release the connectors of electrical equipment (if any).
Audi A3 first generation (8L)
Production: 1999-2003
Body type:
3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
Bumper plastics: Polypropylene modified with rubber, 20% filler, marked >EMPP-TV20 <