Front bumper removal help

[savage99]

Hey guys/gals...I posted this in the general tech, but I though I would post it here also...

Ok, so I had the stupid bad luck of catching a rock right in the center of my passenger side fog light on the highway a few weeks ago. (2006 B7)

I have the replacement light housing, but before I start, I was wondering if anyone has any advise/experience in getting the bumper off, or what ever I will have to do to gain access to the fog lights. I have looked around for some tutotials, but haven't had any luck.

Any help or links would be awesome!

[Roley140]

On these new B7's you must remove the engine undertray to gain access to the fog lights (unlike on the B6 where you could unscrew and remove from the front).
You do not need to remove the bumper, which is a pretty big job in itself.

[savage99]

Awesome...it has finally warmed up a bit here, so I might crawl under there today.

Thank you!

[ean36t]

Do post some photos/ instructions for those of us B7 owners that may need to replace a light bulb one day!! Thanks.

[savage99]

Originally Posted by ean36t

Do post some photos/ instructions for those of us B7 owners that may need to replace a light bulb one day!! Thanks.

Good point...my ZiZa bright yellow fog bulbs and clear front side lenses are being delivered from ECS today, so I will make sure to take some good before,during & afters.

[savage99]

Originally Posted by Roley140

On these new B7's you must remove the engine undertray to gain access to the fog lights (unlike on the B6 where you could unscrew and remove from the front).
You do not need to remove the bumper, which is a pretty big job in itself.

Hey Roley140....I am stumped, I removed the engine under tray (2 sections all together) and have run into a dead end...unless I am being completely stupid, the turbo inter-coolers are blocking my access to the rear of the fog assembly.

Do you have any further instructions? or photos?

[Kim_Rudi]

AudiWorld Tech Articles

This link includes pics and detailed info on how to remove the front bumper

[Badger61]

To remove the foglamp first remove its surround trim with a sharp tug, you will then see 3 screws holding it in, no need to remove bumper or undertray???

[savage99]

Originally Posted by Badger61

To remove the foglamp first remove its surround trim with a sharp tug, you will then see 3 screws holding it in, no need to remove bumper or undertray???

wow...I hope I'm not that lame....I'll have to go take a look. This is for a 2006 B7 NON-S-line car....just to be clear.

[savage99]

Originally Posted by Kim_Rudi

AudiWorld Tech Articles

This link includes pics and detailed info on how to remove the front bumper

Thank you Kim...it looks like this is exactly what I needed. I can't believe there isn't a better way to access the fog lamps...even for a bulb change...silly designers.