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2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)
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.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.