Removing and installing bumper cover (rear) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

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• Heat protection element (2) must be attached at distance (a) from opening for wiring harness, and at an equal distance from top and bottom at rib (1) on bumper cover.
• Heat protection element (4) in centre must be attached at an equal distance to markings (3 and 5) and at an equal distance from top and bottom at rib (6) for bumper cover.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove wheel housing liners (rear) .
2. Remove air ducts (left and right) .
3. Remove bolts (arrows).
4. Unplug electrical connector (1).
5. Unscrew bolts (arrows) for bumper cover (side section) (2).

6. Remove bumper cover (centre section) .
7. Remove bolts (2 and 3).
8. Disengage side sections at side panel downwards and outwards (arrows).
9. With the assistance of a second mechanic, pull off bumper cover (1) slightly and move clear electrical wiring harness.
10. Before installation, it is important to check whether heat protection element on inside of bumper cover is attached as shown in illustration.
11. Heat protection element (2) must be attached at distance (a) from opening for wiring harness, and at an equal distance from top and bottom at rib (1) on bumper cover.
12. Heat protection element (4) in centre must be attached at an equal distance to markings (3 and 5) and at an equal distance from top and bottom at rib (6) for bumper cover.
13. Install bumper cover (centre section) .
14. Install air ducts (left and right) .
15. Install wheel housing liners (rear) .

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