Audi A4: Rear Bumper Cover Mount, Removing and Installing
Bumper Cover Mount, Removing and Installing, Upper
Removing
- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Remove the upper mount -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Bumper Cover"
Bumper Cover Mount, Removing and Installing, Side
Removing
- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Remove the side mount -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Bumper Cover"
Impact Member, Removing and Installing
Impact Member, Removing and Installing, Vehicles without Trailer Hitch
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Bolt - Impact Member to Body
- The following components must be replaced after removal. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Impact Member".
Removing
- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the nut -2- and bolts -1 and 4-.
- Remove the impact member -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Impact Member"
Impact Member, Removing and Installing, Vehicles with Trailer Hitch
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Bolt - Impact Member to Body
- To complete the procedure, a second technician is required to be at the following position.
Removing
- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Disconnect and free up the connector -3- and ground wire -2-.
- If equipped, push the spare tire well trim slightly to the side.
- Remove the bolts -1-.
- Press the grommet -2- outward.
- Free up the wiring harnesses -1--arrow- and guide them out of the opening in the body.
- Remove the impact member -3- with a second technician.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Impact Member"
Attachments, Removing and Installing
Bumper Cover Lower Section, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the nuts -1- and bolt -2-.
- Remove the rear underbody trim panel. Refer to → Chapter "Underbody Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Side".
- Release the retainers -arrows- and remove the lower section -1- from the bumper cover -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Push the bumper cover lower section into the bumper cover until it clicks into place.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Bumper Cover"
Trim for Bumper Cover Lower Section, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the reflector. Refer to → Chapter "Reflector, Removing and Installing".
- Release the retainers -3- and remove the trim -1- from the bumper cover -2- in the direction of -arrow-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Reflector, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Right side of the vehicle: Remove the bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing"
- Remove the bolt -3-.
- Release the retainers in the direction of -arrows-.
- Remove the reflector -2- from the bumper cover -4-.
TIP
The spring force of the spring -1- also assists in the removal of the reflector.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Bumper Cover"
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Body Socket -T40078-
- Removal Wedge -T40233-
- Pliers -T40172C-
- Adapter -T40172/1-
- Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower -VAS1978/14A-
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Repair Information
Minimum Curing Times for Bonded Windows
For safety reasons, use only non-conductive two-part adhesive
when installing windshield and rear window with the materials
listed below.
The vehicle can onl
Windshield
Overview - Windshield
1 -
Windshield
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Windshield, Removing and Installing".
Distance to roof: Dimension -c- = 2.5 mm
Distance to A-pill
SEE MORE:
Cockpit
Fig. 1 Cockpit
Door handle
Central locking switch
Memory function buttons
Vent
Lever for:
Turn signals and high beams
High beam assistant
Audi active lane assist
Traffic jam assist
Multifunction steering wheel with:
Horn
Driver's airbag
Operating buttons
Shift paddl
Wind Deflector, Removing and Installing
Wind Deflector, Removing and Installing, Sedan
Removing
- Move the glass panel toward the rear.
- Slightly lift the tab on the bearing -1-
for the wind deflector -2- using a
screwdriver in the direction of -arrow A-.
- Push the wind deflector bearing all the way to the rear in the
