Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools, testers and auxiliary equipment required

• ◆ Special tool 3369

• 45 Nm
• 45 Nm
• 10 Nm
• 10 Nm
• Bore
• ◆ For special tool 3369
• Hole in lock carrier
• Bore in wing panel

• ‒ Remove front bumper:

=> General body repairs; Repair group 63; Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper

• ‒ Remove front noise insulation => Fig.1
• ‒ Detach bottom air intake hose to charge air cooler => Fig.2
• ‒ Unbolt air duct between lock carrier and air cleaner (air duct is bolted to lock carrier).
• ‒ Remove retaining clips (if fitted) for wiring loom on left at radiator shroud.
• ‒ Remove bolt -2- on the right and screw in special tool 3369.

• ‒ Screw special tool 3369 into hole -5- (left).
• ‒ Remove bolts -1- and -3-.
• ‒ Remove bolts -4- and pull the whole lock carrier out as far as it will go.
• ‒ Secure the lock carrier with suitable M6 bolts in hole -6- (lock carrier) and hole -7- (wing panel).
• ‒ When lock carrier has been installed, check that the wiring next to the radiator is correctly routed.
• ‒ Install front bumper.

=> General body repairs; Repair group 63; Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper

→ Fig.1    Remove front noise insulation

• ‒ Release quick-release fasteners -A- and -B- and take off front noise insulation.

→ Fig.2    Remove air intake hose

• ‒ Disconnect right air intake hose to turbocharger at bottom of lock carrier.