AUDI A4 1995 B5 / 1.G Rear Bumper Avant Workshop Manual
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Rear bumper (Avant) Rear bumper, removing, installing and 
assembly overview (  VIN 8D XA 200 000)
 
1 - 
Metal bolt 
2 - 
Bracket 
 - To remove, remove metal bolts -1- and 
take off bracket. 
3 - 
Clip 
4 - 
Spoiler 
Removing and installing   page 63
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 Repair Manual, Body
-Interior, Repair Group 70
   
 Repair Manual, Body
-Interior, Repair Group 70
    5 - 
Bumper 
  - Before removing, remove rear panel trim.
 - Remove tailgate seal in area of loading 
edge/side panels. 
 - Fold luggage compartment cover 
forward. 
 - Remove tie-downs left and right at side 
trim and unclip rear side trim.  - Carefully pull side trim at left and right 
towards vehicle interior. 
  - Remove combination bolts -9-.
 - Unclip bumper from bracket -2- in 
direction of arrow and pull off towards 
rear. 
6 - 
Bracket 
Removing from bumper   page 63
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7 - 
Cover strip 
Removing  page 63
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8 - 
Support 
 - To remove, heat body with heat gun to 
approx. 40 C (104 F) and pull off 
support. 
 - To attach, heat body in adhesion area 
with hot air injector to approx. 40 C 
(104 F). 
Adhesion surface must be free of dust and 
grease 
 - Pull off protective foil and press on 
support using special tool 3356 
(application roller). 
9 - 
Combination bolt 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
10 - 
Console 
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Bumper cover strip, removing
 
     
- Remove bumper   page 63
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Removing bracket from bumper  -  Release locking mechanism and unclip cover strip -3- from bumper -2-.
    
-  Remove bolts (arrows) and take bracket -1- out of bumper -2-.
   Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
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Rear bumper, removing and installing (VIN 
8D XA 200 001  )
 
 Repair Manual, Body-Exterior, Repair Group 70, 
trim pieces.   
 Repair Manual, Body-Exterior, Repair Group 70, 
trim pieces.   
1 - 
Bumper 
Before removing, remove rear panel trim.Remove rear lid seal around loading edge 
and sides. Fold luggage compartment cover forward.Remove tie-downs left and right at side trim 
and unclip rear side trim. Carefully pull side trim at left and right 
toward vehicle interior. Remove screw w/washer assembly -6-.Unclip bumper from bracket -4- and 
remove toward rear. 
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2 - 
Spoiler 
Removing and installing   page 63
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3 - 
Clip 
4 - 
Bracket 
To remove, remove metal bolts -5- and 
remove bracket -2-. 
5 - 
Metal bolt 
6 - 
Screw w/washer assembly 23 Nm
7 - 
Bracket Removing from bumper   page 63
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8 - 
Cover strip 
Removing  page 63
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Bumper cover strip, removing
 
     
- Remove rear bumper   page 63-20
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-  Release locking mechanism and unclip cover strip -3- from bumper -2-.
-  for removing impact absorber.
    
Fig. 1  Removing bracket from bumper
-  Remove bolts (arrows) and take bracket -1- out of bumper -2-.
-  Installation tightening torque 23 Nm.
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Bracket for rear bumper, removing and 
installing
 
1 - 
Bracket for rear bumper 
The bracket has two parts. The front half 
can be shifted to adjust the length. 
2 - 
Combination bolts 1.5 Nm.Tighten bolts in sequence -a-, -b-, -c- then -
d-. 
3 - 
Metal bolt 1.5 Nm.
4 - 
Wheelhousing liner, rear 
5 - 
Rear bumper Removing and installing   page 63
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