Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque wrench - VAG 1332-

• Release lever - 80 200-

Removing

• Remove bumper cover (front).
• Remove the main headlight unit with the lower bracket.

Continuation only for vehicles with ventilation control

• Remove ventilation control

All vehicles (continued):

Note Depending on the vehicle version, one of the signal horns may be affixed to the longitudinal beam opposite.

• Unclip the connectors of the horn -1-.
• Free the clips -arrow- with the lever - 80 200- .

Continuation only for vehicles with adaptive cruise control unit - J428-

• Detach connector -2-.
• Loosen cross member -1- from the fastenings -arrows-.

All vehicles (continued):

• Loosen the bolts -1-, but do not screw out.
• Remove screws -2-.

Continued only for vehicles with an underbody guard

• Remove screws -3-.

All vehicles (continued):

• Place two support blocks under the lock carrier -arrows-.

• With an indelible pen, mark the position (dimension -a-) of the cross-member relative to the lock member.

• Remove screws -2-.
• Clip out the impact bar -1- from the mount in the lock carrier.
• Remove the remaining screws and then remove the impact bar -1-.

Installation

Fit in reverse order from removal, remembering the following:

• Move both sides of the impact bar until it is aligned with the pen marks (dimension -a-) on the lock member -2-. Tighten the screws on both sides -1-.
• Use the tightening torque of the screws.

Continuation only for vehicles with adaptive cruise control unit - J428-

• Calibrate adaptive cruise control.