Im trying to start the whole timing belt, water pump, stat replacement process. only (as of now) problem is, i cant get the damn bumper off. I've searched for related topics and the only thing i could find that would help was this. Anyone have any suggestions or troubleshooting tips for me, im getting pretty frustrated here....

 

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use these instructions for the bumper. http://goapr.com/Audi/support/snub_mount.pdf

Good luck with the DIY!!!!! I had fun doing mine.. Talk to ya around dinner time!!!
haha.. The "only problem" you are having is the first step in the entire process... heh... Just take your time.

 

nice find. Wish I had that one. I had to figger it out myself. cost me like three more hours.

 

ok got the bumper off, now its time for the fun stuff. just taking a break while the fluid drains...... luckily i have next week off so im gonna go nice and slow and do everything right. dont worry though guys im sure i will have more questions down the line. thanks for the help.

 

If you have a couple DIY timing belt articles its a good idea. Some articles dont show every single step with illustrations. I had 2 timing belt DIY articles and those apr instructions for the bumper and everything went really smooth. Id say the hardest part is keeping track of all the bolts/screws/washer etc. Id suggest to label them in piles to be safe. Took me and a helper about 7-8 hours to do mine with about a only a 20 min. break. Make sure when its put back together you dont go far on your test drive, i had a bubble in my coolant lines and it overheated a little.. Let it run for about 10-15 mins before you drive it.