Bumpers (coupe) Audi TT 8J

Scheme 11

1. Upper right bumper cover Removing (Scheme 20).
2. Radiator Grille Removing and installing, refer to «RADIATOR GRILLE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/mirrors/#exterior-equipment-coupe__radiator-grille).
3. Upper left bumper cover Removed.
4. Bolt 1.5 Nm
5. Right guide piece Removing and installing (Scheme 27)
6. Left guide piece
7. Headlamp washer system cover
8. Air grille Removing (Scheme 28)
9. Bumper
10. Bolt 2 Nm
11. Spoiler Special equipment
12. Air grille
13. Headlamp washer system cover

Scheme 12

1. Bolt Quantity: 4 2 Nm
2. Upper part of spoiler Removing and Installing, refer to «SPOILER UPPER PART»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__spoiler-upper-part)
3. Right air intake grille Removing and Installing, refer to «AIR INTAKE GRILLE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__air-intake-grille)
4. Right spray nozzle cover for the headlamp washer system Removing and Installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/wiperwasher-systems/#wiperwasher-systems-general-information-coupe)
5. Bolt Quantity: 4 2 Nm
6. Guide piece Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT BUMPER GUIDE PIECE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__front-bumper-guide-piece)
7. Nut Quantity: 4 4 Nm
8. Inner cover Removing and Installing, refer to «INNER COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__inner-cover)
9. Bolt Quantity: 2 Tightening Specifications and Sequence (Scheme 13)
10. Bumper Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT BUMPER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe)
11. Left air intake grille Removing and Installing, refer to «AIR INTAKE GRILLE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__air-intake-grille)
12. Lower part of spoiler Removing and Installing, refer to «SPOILER LOWER PART»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__spoiler-lower-part)
13. Bolt Quantity: 4 2 Nm

Scheme 13

Tighten the bolts in a -1 to 4- sequence to 5 Nm.

Scheme 14

1. Impact absorber Removing and Installing, refer to «IMPACT ABSORBER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__impact-absorber)
2. Bolt 30 Nm
3. Side impact bar Removing and Installing, refer to «IMPACT MEMBER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe)
4. Bumper

Scheme 15

1. Bumper Removing, refer to «REAR BUMPER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__rear-bumper)
2. Left inner guide piece
3. Bolt 2.5 Nm
4. Left outer guide piece
5. Clip Slid into side panel.
6. Bolt 2.5 Nm
7. Clip Slid into side panel.
8. Bracket
9. Right inner guide piece
10. Right outer guide piece
11. Bolt 2.5 Nm
12. Nut 4 Nm
13. Side impact bar
14. Bolt 23 Nm
15. Impact absorber Slid onto impact member.
16. Bolt 2.5 Nm
17. Left cover strip Removing (Scheme 42)
18. Right cover strip
19. Bolt 2.5 Nm
20. Towing hook cover
21. Lower cover

Scheme 16

1. Bolt Quantity: 4 2 Nm
2. Bumper spoiler Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR BUMPER SPOILER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__rear-bumper-spoiler)
3. Lower bumper trim Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR BUMPER SPOILER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__rear-bumper-spoiler)
4. Bolt Quantity: 4 2 Nm
5. Left exhaust pipe trim Removing and Installing, refer to «EXHAUST PIPE TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__exhaust-pipe-trim)
6. Bolt Quantity: 2 2.5 Nm
7. Cover strip For bumper Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR BUMPER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe)
8. Bumper Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR BUMPER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe)
9. Cover For the towing eye
10. Bolt Quantity: 2 2.5 Nm
11. Right exhaust pipe trim Removing and Installing, refer to «EXHAUST PIPE TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__exhaust-pipe-trim)
12. Diffuser trim Removing and Installing, refer to «DIFFUSER TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__diffuser-trim)
13. Bolt Quantity: 2 2 Nm

Scheme 17

1. Impact absorber Removing and Installing, refer to «IMPACT ABSORBER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe)
2. Bolt Quantity: 7 23 Nm
3. Bolt Quantity: 2 For the correct tightening specifications, see item 10
4. Left holder for bumper Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR BUMPER BRACKET»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__rear-bumper-bracket)
5. Nut Quantity: 2 4 Nm
6. Bolt Quantity: 6 Tightening Specifications and Sequence (Scheme 18)
7. Left inner guide piece Removing and Installing, refer to «INNER GUIDE PIECE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe)
8. Bolt Quantity: 2 2 Nm
9. Guide piece holder
10. Nut Quantity: 2 Tightening Specifications and Sequence (Scheme 19)
11. Left guide piece Removing and Installing, refer to «GUIDE PIECE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__guide-piece)
12. Bolt Quantity: 6 Tightening Specifications and Sequence (Scheme 19)
13. Right guide piece Removing and Installing, refer to «GUIDE PIECE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__guide-piece)
14. Right inner guide piece Removing and Installing, refer to «INNER GUIDE PIECE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe)
15. Right holder for bumper Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR BUMPER BRACKET»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe__rear-bumper-bracket)
16. Side impact bar Observe country-specific versions. Removing and Installing, refer to «IMPACT MEMBER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe)

Scheme 18

Tighten the bolts in a -1 through 3- sequence to 2.5 Nm.

Scheme 19

Tighten the screws and nuts in the following sequence: -1 through 4-.

1. Bolt - 2.0 Nm
2. Bolt - 2.0 Nm
3. Bolt - 2.5 Nm
4. Nut - 6.5 Nm

UPPER BUMPER COVERS

Removing

Scheme 20

1. Left cover To remove, unclip upward from lock carrier and remove sideways from cooler grille.
2. Radiator Grille Removal, refer to «RADIATOR GRILLE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/mirrors/#exterior-equipment-coupe__radiator-grille)
3. Right cover To remove, unclip upward from lock carrier and remove sideways from cooler grille.
4. Lock carrier

FRONT BUMPER

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Hose Clamps up to 25 mm diameter. 3094
2. Socket T40078

Scheme 21

1. Bumper NOTE: On vehicles with headlamp washer system, hose line from washer fluid reservoir must be clamped off using a 3094. Removing -- Unclip covers -2- and -9- -- Remove bolts -3-; -4-; -5- and -6-. -- Loosen wheel housing liner in nut area -10- and pull back (Scheme 24) -- Remove zero gap connection nuts -10-. -- Remove the lower screws from the noise insulation in the bumper area. -- Unclip bumper sideways from guide pieces and pull forward slightly. -- Remove electrical wire to fog lamp, clamp off line to headlamp washer system if necessary. -- Bumper completely from vehicle Installing -- Use markings on radiator grille -arrow- for exact adjustment lengthwise. -- When installing, tighten upper bolts on bumper in -3-; -4-; -5- and -6- sequence.
2. Right cover Unclip
3. Bolt 5 Nm
4. Bolt 5 Nm
5. Bolt 5 Nm
6. Bolt 5 Nm
7. End plate No replacement part Slide into support -8- on lock carrier as shown.
8. Carrier piece No replacement part Part of lock carrier delivery package.
9. Left cover Unclip
10. Nut Use T40078 to loosen or tighten nut. 6.5 Nm

IMPACT MEMBER

1. Impact absorber Connected to impact member
2. Bolt 30 Nm
3. Side impact bar After bolts -2- are removed, clamping washers on top and bottom of bracket must be removed.
4. Bumper

Removing

Scheme 22

Bumper removed.

Remove right bolts -2-...

and left bolts as well as clamping washers -3-.

Scheme 23

INNER WHEEL HOUSING LINER

Removing

Scheme 24

Remove bolts in bumper area and pull back wheel housing liner.

Scheme 25

1. Bumper
2. Nut Use T40078 to loosen or tighten nut. 6.5 Nm
3. Grommet
4. Fender
5. End plate Part of bumper delivery package. No replacement part
6. Bolt 2 Nm Remove bolts on noise insulation.
7. Bolt 1.5 Nm

Scheme 26

Remove bolts -1- to remove bumper from noise insulation -3-.

BUMPER GUIDE PIECE

Removing

Scheme 27

1. Bolt 2.5 Nm.
2. Bumper Removed.
3. Fender
4. Clip
5. Guide piece
6. Wheel housing liner
7. Bolt 1.5 Nm

AIR GRILLE

Removing

Scheme 28

Remove grille -1- from bumper -2- beginning at outside.

When installing, retaining tabs -arrows- must engage completely in bumper.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Engine bung set VAS 6122
2. Socket T40078

Removing

Scheme 29

Unscrew the screws -arrows- and pull back the wheel housing liner in the lower area.

Remove the left front wheel spoiler. Refer to FRONT WHEEL SPOILER

Scheme 30

Release the securing clamp -arrow - and remove washer fluid line -1- on connecting piece -2-.

Seal the connecting piece of the washer fluid line with a clean plug from the VAS 6122.

Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Scheme 31

Remove the upper bumper covers. Refer to RADIATOR GRILLE COVER .

Scheme 32

Unscrew screws -1, 2, 3, 5- and nuts -6- and -7-.

Remove the bumper rear edge from the guide piece/fender -arrow-.

Remove bumper -4- in a forward direction.

Installation

1. Tightening specifications, refer to item (Scheme 13).

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Use the markings -arrow- on the radiator grille for exact adjustment in the longitudinal direction.

Tighten the screws in the sequence -1-4-.

FRONT BUMPER GUIDE PIECE

Removing

Scheme 33

Remove bumper. Refer to FRONT BUMPER .

Remove the screws -arrows- and guide piece -1- on the fender.

Installation

1. For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe) .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Install the bumper. Refer to FRONT BUMPER .

AIR INTAKE GRILLE

Removing

Scheme 34

Pull air intake grille -1- off of the bumper cover -arrow- and remove it.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

The retaining tabs must engage completely in the bumper.

INNER COVER

Removing

Scheme 35

Remove bumper. Refer to FRONT BUMPER .

Release retaining tabs -1- and remove inner cover -2- -arrow-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

The retaining tabs must engage completely.

Install the bumper. Refer to FRONT BUMPER .

SPOILER UPPER PART

Removing

Scheme 36

Remove the bolts -2- and -3-.

Remove spoiler upper part -1- on the outside starting at the bumper -arrows-.

Installation

1. For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe) .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

During installing, the retaining tabs must engage completely in the bumper.

SPOILER LOWER PART

Removing

Scheme 37

Remove the bolts -1-.

Remove spoiler lower part -2- on the outside starting at the bumper -arrows-.

Installation

1. For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe) .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

During installing, the retaining tabs must engage completely in the bumper.

IMPACT ABSORBER

Removing

Scheme 38

Remove bumper. Refer to FRONT BUMPER .

Remove garage door opener control module -J530- -2- if applicable. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

Detach shock absorber -1- from the impact member -arrow A- and remove it toward the front -arrow B-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Install garage door opener control module -J530-. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

Install the bumper. Refer to FRONT BUMPER .

Removing

Remove the impact absorber. Refer to IMPACT ABSORBER .

Unscrew screws -2- and remove clamping washers -3-.

Remove the impact bar -1-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

1. For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «IMPACT MEMBER AND IMPACT ABSORBER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe) .

Install the impact absorber. Refer to IMPACT ABSORBER .

REAR BUMPER

Note. Prior to removal of the bumper, the tail lamps must be removed.

Scheme 39

1. Screws 1.5 Nm
2. Rear Bumper -- To remove, remove bolts -1- on wheel housing liner, bolts -3- under cover strip, refer to item and bolts -5- from bracket -6-. -- First disengage bumper from outer guide piece, then remove toward rear from inner guide piece.
3. Bolt Cover strip, removing (Scheme 42)2.5 Nm
4. Inner guide piece
5. Bolt 2.5 Nm
6. Bracket
7. Wheel housing liner

OUTER GUIDE PIECE

Removing

Scheme 40

1. Rear Bumper Removed
2. Side panel
3. Internally threaded pop rivet Riveted into side panel.
4. Clip
5. Bolt 2.5 Nm
6. Guide piece -- When installing, observe tightening sequence from bottom to top.
7. Bolt 2.5 Nm

INNER GUIDE PIECE

Removing

Scheme 41

1. Bolt 2.5 Nm
2. Clip Slid into side panel.
3. Side panel
4. Inner guide piece -- When installing, observe tightening sequence from inside toward outside.
5. Rear Bumper Removed

REAR BUMBER COVER STRIP AND BRACKET

Cover Strip

Removing

Scheme 42

Unclip cover strip on upper bumper from retainers -arrows-.

Lower Bumper Threaded Connection

Scheme 43

Remove bolt -3- from bracket -1- from bottom side of bumper.

Bracket

Removing

Scheme 44

1. Nut -2- = 4 Nm

LOWER COVER

Removing

Scheme 45

1. Rear Bumper
2. Lower cover To remove, bumper must not be removed. Unclip from bumper in stages and remove toward rear.

Scheme 46

1. Side impact member Remove bolts -2- (quanity: 7)
2. Bolt 23 Nm

REAR BUMPER SHOCK ABSORBER

Removing

Scheme 47

1. Impact absorber Observe country-specific versions. Slid into impact member.
2. Side impact bar
3. Bumper Removed

Removing

Scheme 48

Remove the screws -arrows- from the wheel housing liner and remove expanding clip -3-.

To remove the expanding clip, press in clamping pin -1- carefully by dimension -x- until it audibly engages in the expanding clip -arrow A-.

1. Dimension -x- = 5 mm

Pull out unlocked expanding clip -2- with the clamping pin.

Bend heat shield -2- back slightly in the area of the screws.

Scheme 49

Remove the bolt -1-.

Remove the left and right tail lamp. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

Scheme 50

Remove the right luggage compartment side trim. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Disconnect fog lamp electrical harness connector -1-.

In the case of vehicles with a parking aid, disconnect electrical harness connector -2-.

Unclip cover strip -2- on upper bumper -1- from the locking mechanisms -arrows - and remove.

Remove the bolt -2-.

Scheme 51

Remove the bumper laterally toward the outside from the body -arrow A-.

Disengage the bumper from the clips by releasing retaining tabs -1-.

Disengage the bumper on the rear guide piece from the clips by releasing retaining tabs -3-.

Note. If retaining tabs -3- cannot be released, the strip on the guide piece must be carefully lifted -arrow B-.

Thread the electrical wiring harness out of the body opening and remove the bumper.

Installation

1. For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe) .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

The bumper must engage completely.

Install the left and right tail lamp. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

Install the rear wheel housing liner. Refer to REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

REAR BUMPER SPOILER

Removing

Scheme 52

Remove the diffuser trim. Refer to DIFFUSER TRIM .

Remove screw -4- on the left and right.

Remove screws -1- and -2- on the lower trim.

Remove lower trim -3- on the rear bumper -arrows-.

Remove spoiler -2- on lower trim -1- -arrows-.

Scheme 53

Installation

1. For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe) .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

The spoiler and the lower trim must engage completely.

Install the diffuser trim. Refer to DIFFUSER TRIM .

DIFFUSER TRIM

Removing

Scheme 54

Remove the bolts -1- and -3-.

Remove diffuser trim -2- -arrows-.

Installation

1. For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe) .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

The diffuser trim must engage completely.

EXHAUST PIPE TRIM

Removing

Scheme 55

Remove the rear bumper. Refer to REAR BUMPER

Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Remove the exhaust pipe trim -1- inward from the bumper cover.

Installation

Scheme 56

1. For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe) .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Check the distance of exhaust pipe trim -2- from bumper cover -1

1. Dimension -x- = uniform gap.

Install the rear bumper. Refer to REAR BUMPER .

Removing

Scheme 57

Remove bumper. Refer to REAR BUMPER .

Detach shock absorber -1- from impact member -2- -arrows A- and remove toward the back -arrow B-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Install the bumper. Refer to REAR BUMPER .

Removing

Scheme 58

Remove bumper. Refer to REAR BUMPER .

Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Note. There is a different number of screws on the left and right.

Remove the impact bar -1-.

Installation

1. For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «IMPACT MEMBER, SHOCK ABSORBER AND GUIDE PIECE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe) .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Install the bumper. Refer to REAR BUMPER .

REAR BUMPER BRACKET

Removing

Remove bumper. Refer to REAR BUMPER .

Remove the nut -2-.

Remove bumper bracket -1- from the body.

Installation

1. For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «IMPACT MEMBER, SHOCK ABSORBER AND GUIDE PIECE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers-coupe) .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. The threaded pin -arrow- is only used for fastening the bracket.

Install the bumper. Refer to REAR BUMPER .

GUIDE PIECE

Removing

Scheme 59

Remove bumper. Refer to REAR BUMPER .

Remove the screws -arrows- and nuts -2-.

Remove guide piece -1-.

Installation

1. For the correct tightening specifications (Scheme 19)

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Tighten the screws and nuts in the following sequence: -1 through 4-.

Install the bumper. Refer to REAR BUMPER .

Removing

Scheme 60

Remove bumper. Refer to REAR BUMPER .

Remove Radio frequency controlled clock receiver -J489- -1- if applicable. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Remove inner guide piece -2-.

Installation

1. For the correct tightening specifications (Scheme 18)

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Tighten the screws in the sequence -1-3-.

Install the bumper. Refer to REAR BUMPER .

SPECIAL TOOLS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 61

Scheme 62

Scheme 63

1. Hose Clamps up to 25 mm diameter. 3094
2. Socket T40078
3. Engine bung set VAS 6122
4. Hose Clamps up to 25 mm diameter. 3094
5. Socket T40078

See also:
• RADIATOR GRILLE
• Removal and Installation
• FRONT WHEEL SPOILER
• RADIATOR GRILLE COVER
• [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation
• [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation
• Removal and Installation
• [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation
• SPOILER UPPER PART
• AIR INTAKE GRILLE
• FRONT BUMPER GUIDE PIECE
• INNER COVER
• FRONT BUMPER
• SPOILER LOWER PART
• IMPACT ABSORBER
• REAR BUMPER
• REAR BUMPER SPOILER
• EXHAUST PIPE TRIM
• DIFFUSER TRIM
• REAR BUMPER BRACKET
• GUIDE PIECE