Removing and installing impact absorber - Audi RS 4: Audi A4 B8

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

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• Disregard (items 1 and 4) and (arrow).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove bumper cover .
2. Detach electrical connector from bracket.
3. To do so, press catch in direction of (arrow A) and pull electrical connector (1) out of bracket (2) in direction of (arrow B).
4. Move clear electrical wiring harness.
5. Release retaining tab (2)(arrow A) and guide out and detach impact absorber (1) from retainers (arrows B).

6. Install bumper cover .
7. Detach number plate.
8. Remove bolts (2) and (3). [Note: Disregard (items 1 and 4) and (arrow).]
9. Remove impact absorber .
10. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach mounting (1).
11. Install impact absorber .
12. Install number plate holder .

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