Depending on the year of manufacture, the mounting points may vary slightly.
How to remove the front bumper
- open the hood.
- under the hood, we unscrew the three screws (twisted from top to bottom) that secure the upper part of the front bumper.
- on the bottom side, we unscrew seven screws that attach the lower part to the protection of the engine compartment.
- turn the wheels to the side.
- in the wheel arches, we unscrew three screws on each side, which fasten the fenders (front part).
- we take the fenders to the side and unscrew in the inner part of the wings three screws on each side, which attach the sides to the wings (four screws are twisted from the bottom up and two in the area of the edge of the headlights, you will need a long crank with a cap head).
- we release the latches in the wings (we pull down at the corners and at ourselves).
- with an assistant, we pull the bumper forward (we look so as not to break the wires and rods).
- disconnect the fog lamp connectors (if any).
- disconnect the headlight washer hoses (if any).
How to remove the rear bumper
- open the trunk lid.
- in the side panels of the trunk pull out two plugs.
- under the plugs, unscrew the nuts, release them from the retainers in the wings (marked with blue arrows) and remove the taillights.
- under the taillights, we unscrew two long and two short bolts (twisted from top to bottom).
- in the rear trunk panel trim, we pull out two plugs.
- under the plugs, unscrew two nuts (you will need a cap head with a long collar. Please note that the nuts may fall into a hidden cavity).
- on the bottom side, we unscrew two screws (twisted from the bottom up), which fasten the lower part.
- in the wheel arches, we unscrew four screws on each side, which fasten the fenders (rear part).
- release the sides from the latches in the wings (pull the corners towards you).
- release the latches under the taillights.
- with an assistant, we pull the bumper back (we look at the wires).
- release the parking sensor connectors (if any).
Audi A3 second generation (8P)
Production: 2003-2013
Model years: 2004-2013
Body type:
3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
2-door convertible
Plastic bumpers:
Polypropylene modified with rubber, 20% filler, marking >EMPP-TV20 <
Or
A mixture of polypropylene and a triple copolymer of ethylene, propylene, diene and 20% filler, marked > PP/EPDM-TV20 <