Bumper Removal/ Clear Corner for Dummies

[akasch]

Hey all. I wrote up a diy for bumper removal and clear cornering that is extremely step by step and is meant for anyone who has never removed their bumper or is not very confident on attempting the clear corner mod. Check it out and tell me what you think! http://audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=234131

[gaede]

nicely done, and +rep for the write up

[Quattro]

good write up I need to do this one day =D

[Brent27]

awesome ! I booked marked it ! good walk through...

[BooSTED A4our]

i just gotta find a free day to do this

[whitevdub]

me and pete (auditude2.0t) just did the cc mod on my car yesterday. i gotta say it looks amazing, it changes the whole front end of the car just by getting those ugly orange reflectors out of the way.

[cstarky15]

thanks for the sweet write up. I also have to do this!

[autoverruckt]

Thanks! The pics help a ton - I have been wanting to change my grill since day 1!!

[supamannn99]

thanks for the great writeup! will definitely use in the near future.

[Echo3One]

Exactly what I've been waiting for. Thanks! I'll be performing this MOD next month when I move into my new place with a car garage.

[nycmalu]

Just used this write-up to change my fogs to a Hoen Xenon-matched set... Well written, and I appreciate the pictures. They help greatly. It's not dark yet, so I can't tell how well they match, but they work, which is a good start. Means I didn't forget to plug anything back in.

Couple of things I have to add:

The set of 10mm nuts that are holding the bumper in place behind the washer reservoir are a PAIN IN THE ASS to put back... I actually didn't even bother with one of them. I got both on the passenger's side back, and the bottom one on the driver's side, but the top one is sitting in my parts tray.

Second thing about these nuts. I donno how you guys did it with a standard 10mm but I had to run to Lowes to get a deep-socket 10mm. Maybe these are differences in model year, I don't know, but mine have the bolt running THROUGH them and they prevent a standard 10mm from working. I wish I had taken pictures. It might make more sense.

One thing I have to add for those who have headlight washers:

There is a third hose that is not discussed in this write-up because the OP doesn't have headlight washers. It's actually quite easy to disconnect, but the problem is I couldn't figure out what it was for until after I disconnected it and washer fluid started pouring all over my fog light... NOT RECOMMENDED...

I quickly moved the bumper out of the way and let the pour become a drip, and then I plugged it with a paper towel. I didn't really think of any other way to prevent it because the hose is flexible, but it doesn't stay in any position but the one it started in; it'll just twist back down.

Hope this helps.

P.S. - Did anyone's fog lights have sand built up in them? I had to shake the bumper to get most of it out. Must have something to do with the fact that my car was leased in Florida before it came to New York

[Doctor]

Well Done :)
Excellent

[Element]

Quick question would CC fail inspection?

[akasch]

Just used this write-up to change my fogs to a Hoen Xenon-matched set... Well written, and I appreciate the pictures. They help greatly. It's not dark yet, so I can't tell how well they match, but they work, which is a good start. Means I didn't forget to plug anything back in.

Couple of things I have to add:

The set of 10mm nuts that are holding the bumper in place behind the washer reservoir are a PAIN IN THE ASS to put back... I actually didn't even bother with one of them. I got both on the passenger's side back, and the bottom one on the driver's side, but the top one is sitting in my parts tray.

Second thing about these nuts. I donno how you guys did it with a standard 10mm but I had to run to Lowes to get a deep-socket 10mm. Maybe these are differences in model year, I don't know, but mine have the bolt running THROUGH them and they prevent a standard 10mm from working. I wish I had taken pictures. It might make more sense.

One thing I have to add for those who have headlight washers:

There is a third hose that is not discussed in this write-up because the OP doesn't have headlight washers. It's actually quite easy to disconnect, but the problem is I couldn't figure out what it was for until after I disconnected it and washer fluid started pouring all over my fog light... NOT RECOMMENDED...

I quickly moved the bumper out of the way and let the pour become a drip, and then I plugged it with a paper towel. I didn't really think of any other way to prevent it because the hose is flexible, but it doesn't stay in any position but the one it started in; it'll just twist back down.

Hope this helps.

P.S. - Did anyone's fog lights have sand built up in them? I had to shake the bumper to get most of it out. Must have something to do with the fact that my car was leased in Florida before it came to New York

Thanks for the info! Thats some good info for anyone who has headlight washers

[stephengraham]

Quick question would CC fail inspection?

If you keep the white bulbs in it will. You will need to replace them with amber.

[NorcalPB]

If you keep the white bulbs in it will. You will need to replace them with amber.

shit . O well hopefully Ill be getting depos in the future....

[redlabel81]

Can you remove the headlights without removing the bumper?

[volcomic]

Can you remove the headlights without removing the bumper?

You can do it without taking the bumper off, but not without lossening everything and pulling the bumper part way off one side at a time to get the lights out. I did the CC mod without removing my wheels or taking the bumper all the way off and it was pretty easy...

[06B7audiA4]

I actually used this DIY and it worked great. I used it to install my FMIC, I had never taken the bumper off before...def need a 10inch extension..:P

[akasch]

I actually used this DIY and it worked great. I used it to install my FMIC, I had never taken the bumper off before...def need a 10inch extension..:P

I'm glad it helped!

[sakimano]

thanks for the update on the headlight washers...I have an S4 and headlight washers were the one thing I noticed the OP omitted in his description. A clamp of some sort on the hose line would solve the spewing blue fluid problem.

here's a question...wtf is FMIC???? thanks!

[blackbox619]

FMIC = front mount intercooler

[Allan T]

Nice DIY, worked for me.

[Audi Juice]

Yep, me too. Thanks for taking the time to create that!

[Jersey Anthony]

I did all that and when i went to do the last screw to get the headlight out in the fender, it was aligned with the hole, and i couldnt get it out, any idea's on a way to get it out me,stefan (slimmj0k3r) and his buddy tried for a good 45minutes.

Thanks Anthony

[Audi Juice]

You dont need to pull that screw out. Just loosen and leave where it is. That worked for me

[Jersey Anthony]

well its so off that i cant get to it through the little hole by the fender

[akasch]

are you having problems taking the screw out or putting it in? You have to play with the headlight and get it aligned right before you can take the screw out. Be patient it takes a while