R32 bumper remove and re-attach.

[sheckster]

Hi there,

Has anyone had their bumper removed them re-attached? Is it a big job?
The left and right side of front bumper isn't aligned. Please see pics, would appreciate comments who have had experience in taking their bumpers off and put back.






Thanks!

[robbie]

Audi S6 LED install for Volkswagen MkV R32 | Derek Punsalan – 5THIRTYONE

Hope this helps! Great write up of how to remove the front bumper and grille. I've had experience in removing the front grille and lower grilles on the left and right.

Start underneath the front of the vehicle and locate the two screws in directly underneath the middle of the bumper. Follow that with three screws on the underside (left & right). Then, remove three screws from the front edges of the wheel wells. The final two screws are at the top of the bumper piece behind where the aluminum grill used to be. With a second set of hands, the bumper will now slide straight off. Before excitedly removing the bumper completely, unclip and unscrew the headlight washers from the bumper. You'll notice that a single hose feeds both washers [which is also secured in place with metal clips.

Doesn't sound hard right?

[Fatherless One]

If it's like the Golf/GTI it's really easy, there are about 18 torx head screws and the whole bumper slides forward and off.

There are from memory around 4 of those screws around the front of the wheel arches, another 5 or six under the car along the rear edge of the lip, then open your bonnet and remove the two screws holding the upper grille in place, once that's removed probably another 2-4 screws holding the bumper to the radiator support and that's it, just slice the whole bumper forward.

Looking at you photo's it looks like the sides of the bumper aren't slotted into the grooves/channels properly, nothing serious. also take note of where the bumper fits beneath the headlights when sliding back into place.

I'm guessing the bumper has had to be removed recently for whatever reason (repair/repaint).

You can do it by yourself but it's easier with two people.

Do a google for a video, I'm sure there'll be a tutorial somewhere (maybe ECS).

[sheckster]

If it's like the Golf/GTI it's really easy, there are about 18 torx head screws and the whole bumper slides forward and off.

There are from memory around 4 of those screws around the front of the wheel arches, another 5 or six under the car along the rear edge of the lip, then open your bonnet and remove the two screws holding the upper grille in place, once that's removed probably another 2-4 screws holding the bumper to the radiator support and that's it, just slice the whole bumper forward.

Looking at you photo's it looks like the sides of the bumper aren't slotted into the grooves/channels properly, nothing serious. also take note of where the bumper fits beneath the headlights when sliding back into place.

I'm guessing the bumper has had to be removed recently for whatever reason (repair/repaint).

You can do it by yourself but it's easier with two people.

Do a google for a video, I'm sure there'll be a tutorial somewhere (maybe ECS).

Thanks, will give it go. I'm of two minds whether to just leave it be or fix as I might do more harm than good.

[greg32]

If you do it, have something like some towels to sit it on when removed to avoid scratches. Measure the gap difference that needs to be corrected each side as it will help to relocate the keyway on the sides. With the R32, the lower grills need removing first, then the main grill, Lever out the headlight washers with some plastic trim removal tools to remove the covers. It doesn't take too long to remove and replace. You will need the car raised on ramps or a hoist to access the screws from underneath.

[Mattlock]

Hey sheckster,

If you are going to get the A/C done (as per your pm to me this morning) the bumper has to come off to access the compressor. You could just leave it until you have the work done and the shop will sort it out when they put the car back together again.

[sheckster]

Hey sheckster,

If you are going to get the A/C done (as per your pm to me this morning) the bumper has to come off to access the compressor. You could just leave it until you have the work done and the shop will sort it out when they put the car back together again.

Good point! Also Gregg made me think twice more (after thinking twice already) about doing it myself.

[Fatherless One]

Hey sheckster,

If you are going to get the A/C done (as per your pm to me this morning) the bumper has to come off to access the compressor. You could just leave it until you have the work done and the shop will sort it out when they put the car back together again.

Good idea.

[sheckster]

anyone know where I can get screws for the front bumper? Looks like one on the bumper (not the grille) came off

google says these are the part numbers?
2x N 103 546 02
9x N 907 397 03

[robbie]

Can you take a photo of the specific part? That would help a lot in us all assisting you.

[sheckster]

Can you take a photo of the specific part? That would help a lot in us all assisting you.

Thanks Robbie, all good, didn't need any after all.

[sheckster]

Just to close this thread.
I've successfully removed and re-attached the front bumper, which is a small victory for me as I've never done anything like that before.

A few points to consider if you're doing the same.

1. Give yourself enough time (certainly not on a Sunday evening if you've got work on Monday morning)
2. A second pair of hands would come in handy, I did it just by myself and it took longer than it needed to be
3. There are heaps of screws, keep them in separate groups, labelling each group would really help come re-attaching time.
4. Raise the car if you can, I didn't so I had to really un-screw and screw by touch and feel.

I now have bumpers that are aligned, although I could have just left it as is, it was bugging the heck out of me.
Now I might consider LED DRL next

[robbie]

What DRL's were you thinking of fitting? I highly recommend the Audi S6 DRL's but they are a massive pain to fit and require bumper modifications.

[sheckster]

What DRL's were you thinking of fitting? I highly recommend the Audi S6 DRL's but they are a massive pain to fit and require bumper modifications.

Yes robbie, the S6 DRLs, did you fit them on your car? How much was it landed? I've seen the step by step pics and I figured that since I know how to remove the bumper I'm halfway there

[sebas_thefish]

Did you ever find a solution to this? My bumper is exactly the same and it's really annoying