Radiator Support: Service and Repair

2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)SECTION Service and Repair





Lock Carrier with Attachments






1 - Lock Carrier

Disengage bumper cover before removing, refer to => [ Front Bumper ] Front Bumper

Lock carrier can be removed with headlamps installed and water cooler installed.

If water cooler is to be removed, drain coolant first.

Disconnect electrical connections for headlamps.

Disconnect connection for headlamp washer system and clamp off line.

Hood lock removed, refer to => [ Hood Lock, Removing ] Service and Repair or disconnect release for hood release at coupling.

To remove, remove bolts - 3 - and - 8 -.

Remove lock carrier toward front.

2 - TORX(R) Bolt

10 Nm

3 - TORX(R) Bolt

23 Nm.

4 - Bumper Mount

Must not be removed while removing lock carrier.

5 - Washer

6 - Hex nut

7 - Bumper

Removal, refer to => [ Front Bumper ] Front Bumper

8 - Hex Head Bolt

60 Nm

For service position, bolt guide pins (T10093) into outer top bolt holes of bracket for bumper.

Remove Left Bracket for Bumper





- Bumper cover removed.

- Remove hex bolts - 2 -.

- Remove the TORX(R) bolts - arrow - and then remove the bracket from the lock carrier.

- When installing, tighten hex bolts - 2 - to 60 Nm.

- Tighten TORX(R) bolts to 8.5 Nm.

Remove Right Bracket for Bumper





- Bumper cover removed.

- Remove hex bolts - 2 -.

- Remove the TORX(R) bolts - arrow - and then remove the bracket from the lock carrier.

- When installing, tighten hex bolts - 2 - to 60 Nm.

- Tighten TORX(R) bolts to 8.5 Nm.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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