[s-cars] UrS4 bumper removal

[Duncan Thomson]

Thanks Tom.
Will no doubt have more of an idea of the state of things once I have it off
the car.

Thanks for the confirmation on those hex bolts too. Will drop the tray to
get those, and then tear the thing off.

Cheers
Duncan

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On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 12:49 PM, Tom Green <trgreen at comcast.net> wrote:

> The grills just snap into place in the lower bumper openings.  If they get
> damaged it is common
> for owners to use zip ties or screws to keep them in place since there is
> seldom a reason to remove
> them.  Bumper removal is that time.
>
> Obviously, Steve does not use the two front dzus buttons on his undertray.
>  He may regret that decision
> at some point.  Do not follow his lead on that.  With the two front dzus
> properly fastened, the tray actually
> holds the bottom of the bumper up and prevents it getting snagged on some
> unseen obstacle, usually
> when backing up.  You will need it off in order to re-install the bumper so
> you might as well get it out of the
> way.  You may find some other things that need attention while it is off.
>
> The M6 (IIRC?) hex bolts are vertical with the head down if that is what
> you meant by them pointing at
> you, and are about all that hold the bumper in place.  After the center
> grill  is removed you will see the
> sensor and wire for the temp sensor in the center. Unclip it before you
> pull the bumper off.
>
> Tom '95 S6
>          '95.5 S6 avant
> Knoxville, TN
>