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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEBUMPERFRONT BUMPERSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT BUMPER, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Front Bumper, Assembly Overview
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Front Bumper, Assembly Overview
Front Bumper, Assembly Overview
1 - Center air inlet grill
2 - Screw (2x)
- 1 Nm (9 in.lb.)
3 - Bumper cover
4 - Filler panel
5 - Expanding clip (18x)
6 - Impact absorber (2x)
Removing:
- Remove bumper.
- Remove A/C pressure switch.
- Remove nuts (or bolts) - 7 - and remove impact absorber.
7 - 23 Nm (17 ft.lb.)
- 2x
8 - Bolt
- 12 Nm (9 ft.lb.)
9 - Nut
10 - Bracket
- Different versions on left and right-sides
11 - Nut
12 - Bumper carrier
Removing:
- Remove bumper.
- Unclip expanding clip - 5 -.
13 - Socket-head screw
- 65 Nm (48 ft.lb.)
14 - Air inlet grill
15 - License plate holder
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.