Removing and installing impact bar - vehicles without high-voltage system — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

📋 Procedure

1. Remove headlights Electrical system94Headlights; Removing and installing headlights.
2. Remove air duct for radiator .
3. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach retainer (1).
4. Unplug electrical connector (1) at ambient temperature sensor G17(item 3).
5. Move clear electrical wiring harness at lock carrier. [Note: Ignore (item 2).]

6. Unplug electrical connectors (1 and 2).
7. Move electrical wiring harness (3) clear (arrows).
8. Unscrew bolt (2) and detach horn with bracket.
9. Unscrew bolts (1) and (arrows).
10. Pull lock carrier (1) forwards slightly (arrow A), swivel top of impact bar (2) down towards front (arrow B) and detach from lock carrier.
11. If impact bar is to be renewed, also remove the following components:
12. Pull lock carrier (1) forwards slightly (arrow A), insert impact bar (2)(arrow B) and move to installation position.
13. On vehicles with adaptive cruise control (ACC), the ACC must be re-calibrated Running gear, axles, steering44Adaptive cruise control; Calibrating adaptive cruise control.

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