Radiator Support: Service and Repair

Lock Carrier with Attachments






1 Lock washer

• Secures the impact member and must not be loosened to remove the lock carrier.

2 Bolt

• 30 Nm

3 Side impact bar

• Must not be removed from bumper bracket with removing lock carrier.

4 Bolt

• 6 Nm

5 Lock carrier

• Water cooler coolant must not be drained for removal and installation.

• A/C system refrigerant circuit on condenser must not be opened.

• Removing

- Remove the front bumper:

• Audi TT => [ Front Bumper ] Front Bumper

• Audi TT RS => [ Front Bumper ] Front Bumper

- Remove headlight.

- Disconnect the control cable for the front lid lock from the coupling:,.

• Audi TT: => [ Front Hood Lock Release Cable ] Front Hood Lock Release Cable

• Audi TT RS: => [ Hood Lock Control Cable Mount ] Hood Lock Control Cable Mount

- Remove bolts - 2 - on longitudinal member.

• The impact member is secured to the lock carrier with clamping washers - 1 - and is not removed.

- Remove bolts - 6 - on fender and bolts - 4 -.

- Remove lock carrier toward front.

• Installation: in reverse order.

6 Bolt

• 23 Nm

7 Frame

• Removing, refer to => [ Removing ] Noise Insulation Frame