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

 

3 bolts on arm, 3 bolts on basket. There's directions on the site I believe. Took 20 minutes to do mine. Assuming you are an A4 with 2.0....

 

Here's a link from apr it should get you on your way. http://www.goapr.com/support/b6_snub_mount.pdf

 

Thanks to both of you, but it's a 3.0, and there isn't any space to get that mount out of there without getting the support(s) off.
On the 2.0(?) it looks like a walk in th park....

Well, I did get it done yesterday. Headlights, bumper and some other parts taken off. Then un-screw the supports and that will give you enough space to get the mount out and back in. Somewhat easy when you know where and what to look for.

It's done!

Thanks for the info though.

FrankEGD

 

How many miles do you have on your car? I'm assuming around 60k? If that's the case I need to crawl under my car and check it out, I'm at 81k.

 

Just past 62k mls.
I got it done this Sunday. Had to take headlights, bumper and some other stuff off. Unscrew the support(s) and that gave me enough room to get it out and back in.

Can't believe that spongy thing, wasn't even a ring anymore. Most of it gone, maybe 50% left.

Replaced it with the PU one from ECS.
Like I said, it's all good now.

Thank you
FrankEGD

 

Thank god I have the 1.8t, I don't have the tools to pull the front end out. I'll have to check to see if mine needs replacing.

 

2 different torx, allen head, 10mm socket, small screw driver for some electrical connectors, phillips screw driver, 1/2" ratchet and extension(s) and I think that's it. I didn't take the wheels off, got the screws in the wheel well out after fiddling with it.
No special tools. It is not a tough job, just time consuming, especially when you don't know what screws to take out or loosen, and where to find them.

I think it took me about 2 hours to get the bumper, lights and supports off.
Now that I know where all the screws are I am sure I can do it in about one hour.
If you diy just take your time and don't break anything. Did I just say that...?
I broke some electrical connectors, found some bad wires, had to find a plug for the headlight washer hose, needed zip ties for all the loose wires afterwards... Well, just another fun job...

Thx
FrankEGD