Removing and installing bumper cover: Audi A6/A7 C7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

• Special tools named: 3094

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• Depending on the equipment version, there may be release tabs on the connecting piece for the fluid hose.
• If the side section cannot be detached from the side panel, the mounting for the bumper cover (front) must be removed .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ For vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control (ACC), please observe the following:If the bumper is removed and re-installed, or if modifications are made to the retainer for the »ACC«, the adaptive cruise control system will have to be adjusted Running gear, axles, steering44Adaptive cruise control; Calibrating adaptive cruise control.For vehicles equipped with camera for night vision system R212, observe the following:If the bumper is removed and re-installed, or if modifications are made to the radiator grille, it will be necessary to re-calibrate the camera for night vision system R212Communication91Night vision system; Calibrating camera for night vision system.For vehicles equipped with front overhead view camera R243, observe the following:If the bumper is removed and re-installed, or if modifications are made to the radiator grille, it will be necessary to re-calibrate the front overhead view camera R243Communication91Overhead view camera; Overview of fitting locations - overhead view camera system. — Unfasten, but do not remove, wheel housing liner (front) in area of bumper .
2. Remove wheel spoiler .
3. Place drip tray underneath connection point for washer fluid hose.
4. Clamp off washer fluid hose (2) with hose clamp 3094.
5. Pull securing clip (arrow) and detach headlight washer fluid line. [Note: Depending on the equipment version, there may be release tabs on the connecting piece for the fluid hose.]

6. Seal hose connection (1) with clean plug from engine bung setVAS 6122.
7. Remove bolts (1 and 2).
8. Audi RS 6: Remove bolt (arrow).
9. Remove bolts (4).
10. Remove lock carrier cover .
11. Remove bolt (2).
12. On vehicles with camera for night vision system, unplug electrical connector (1).
13. On vehicles with garage door operation control unit, unplug electrical connector.
14. On vehicles with front overhead view camera, unplug electrical connector.
15. Detach side section (3) from side panel (front) (arrow) and detach bumper cover towards the front with the help of a second person. [Note: If the side section cannot be detached from the side panel, the mounting for the bumper cover (front) must be removed .]
16. Unplug electrical connector (1).
17. On vehicles with adaptive cruise control unit (ACC), unplug electrical connector (2).
18. Check gap widths .
19. On vehicles with adaptive cruise control unit (ACC), control units must be re-calibrated Running gear, axles, steering44Adaptive cruise control; Calibrating adaptive cruise control.
20. On vehicles with camera for night vision system R212, the camera must be re-calibrated Communication91Night vision system; Calibrating camera for night vision system.
21. On vehicles with front overhead view camera, front overhead view camera R243 must be re-calibrated Communication91Overhead view camera; Overview of fitting locations - overhead view camera system.

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