Hi there
I noticed that the front/snub(?) motor mount has that foamy, spongy bushing inside, which when I tried to move it, fell completely apart. I guess that is normal after about 60k mls. So I ordered a new one from ECS. Now I'm trying to figure out how to remove that mount. Obviously there is not enough space to unbolt it, replace the bushing and slide it back in.
It looks like I have to remove the bumper, radiator, condenser to get to it.

Does someone have a manual, some pointers, or so on how to do that?
Any help is appreciated.

Thank you
FrankEGD

 

With some time and patience it can be removed w/ out putting your car in the service position. But you are supposed to remove the bumber and unbolt your rad support and pull it forward giving you better access to replace it

 

Patience? Ha ha... I think I ran out ot it a long time ago....

Seriously, I am not sure what the service position is (all parts in front of engine off?) but I took the headlights, bumper and some other parts off. And yes, after you take all the screws for the supports off there is plenty of space to get that mount on and out.
BTW, who ever designed it that way that needs to be punished.

Thanks for the info though.

FrankEGD

 

Exactly what I was saying the whole time I was replacing the timing belt on my old a4. I was cursing the person who designed it every 5 minutes, literally.