Your videos I think are informative and provide good instruction. This will be very helpful when I install an RS3 grill to my S3 in the coming weeks. Perfect time too, to install my Maxton front splitter while the bumper is off.
Great tutorial mate. That said, you absolutely don't have to remove the bumper. Simply unscrew the front half of the fender liner (or remove the whole thing if you want), fold it back, and you've got direct access to the bulb access cap. Easily half the time of removing the bumper. Highly recommended.
Peter, I was just about to have to pull this to install my lip properly and vinyl my front grill! Thanks for the share, will be using this in just a few weeks!
Nice one Peter! One to help you provide more clarity in your videos, the aim is not to criticise but to improve your future content; the screws you keep referring to as star type are actually torx screws (6 sides). Star screws only have 5 sides and the inside of the head looks like a star.
Hey Syed, no offense taken at all. When I am filming my videos, I tend to get lost for words. Perhaps I should put together a bloopers video. Then you'll see that I call screws all sorts of things. LOL. Thanks for the suggestion and support!
Forgive me for asking a silly question but is unplugging the sensors enough to ensure the actuators are not activated. I worry disturbing the sensors unplugging and plugging back in could activate the actuators, and if activated the actuators are expensive to replace not to mention having to reprogramme the computer safety system. Your help would be greatly appreciated because I have a 2020 S3 and thinking of changing the grill.
Actuators are located either side of the car running parallel with the upper hood below the windscreen, they are part of the safety system designed to lift the hood upon impact to avoid a pedestrian going through the windscreen.
@@carlopegna9653 Thank you for explaining what the actuators do. Frankly, I do not believe this model was equipped with it. Due to this fact, I cannot answer your initial question.
Sorry this is off topic my friend . I am looking at buying a injen intake for my S3 . I have read there is water drainage issues. Did you have any of these problems? If so, how did you resolve them. I like this unit and think it’s one of the best for the S3. I live where there is snow and a lot of precipitation yearly. Cheers
Lee, for as long as I owned the Injen, I had no issues with water drainage. Even when I lived in Seattle where there's more moisture, I did not have issues.
Hello sir,please if you can help with your answer🙏🏻.I have a audi a3 s line 2015 model. I went into a local automechanic servise so they can remove the bumper and install a new grill,I did not pay a lot of attention on everything they did but they said that the bumper will not come off(precisly under the headlights)like it is glued so they discontinued .Do you know what was the problem,maybe they missed some screws I do not know?
@ Pascal, the bumper should come off. I think the shop forgot to remove the inside screws that hold the bumper in place. Check out my video again around 2:10. There will be a few bolts which need to be removed.
Hello there, yes, it's possible to retro the 8V FL onto the PFL chassis. I had a client who recently performed this. I will warn you though, it's expensive, will require *slight* modification, and will need to be coded.
@@AlexPaimus there are a few plastic tabs. Can you tell me which ones? Are they the ones inside of the bumper or are they the ones on the top upper grill, etc...
@@AlexPaimus The first thing I would recommend, install the bumper and usel two of the screws that hold the bumper to the grill. DO NOT tighten them, just loosely screw them in as it gives support to holding the bumper up. From there, slide the bumper in one side at a time. If you take a look at 7:09, you'll see the protrusions from the bumper that need to slide inside the rail.
Great video - having some issues now realigning the bumper back into the car - I seem to be left with a gap under the headlights - are you able to share the technique of how re apply the bumper back onto the car ? It is driving me mad ! Thank you !
Sorry for the late reply Rao30. You're probably having gap between your headlights because the edge of the bumper is not flush with the front fender. When you put the bumper on, first make sure it fits properly with the front grill. Then loosely install the bumper/grill bolts. Then work on the edges and make sure they are aligned and flush with the fender. This should make everything align up well. Give it a try!
The Audi S3 Fanatic I have tried this and got closer but still not flush. I have taken both headlights out the car to upgrade the bulbs - how do u make sure the headlights are flush and connected properly as I am now concerned it is due to the headlights not sitting correctly ?!? I have lined up the headlights flush with the corner as well as ensuring all bolts are in line - arghhhhh
@@harddiillion, Ok, try again. Remove the headlights and make sure, nothing is impeding the placement. Double check bolts are correct, etc. Then do what I recommend and start at the center, work your way towards the edge. Any change you can post a photo online?
Hey Peter! I'm looking to order an Rs3 honeycomb grill for my A3. Any suggestions on who to get it from? I'd like to get it myself because the shops here in Chicago charge heavy to get it in shop. Thanks!
386vwade, no, you can still access the liner screws with the wheels on when removing the bumper. You just have more room to work with when the wheels are off.
Hey Peter. Have you ever noticed a sizzling kind of noise in the engine bay back near the turbo after driving and turning the engine off? I have an 2016 S3 and recently I’ve noticed it but cannot figure out what it is. It seems to stop as soon as the I’m assuming CAN bus finally shuts down.
@ Z S, yes, I hear that buzz every time I shut my car off. As you stated, once the CANBUS system completely shuts down, that buzzing/sizzling goes away. It's completely normal. Even my wife's BMW does this.
You will need a thin flat-head screwdriver to pop out the clips. Take your time and be very cautious as the clips break easy. Go one by one and slowly pull until the entire grill separates.
replacing a XENON bulb in an audi a3 type 8v without taking the bumper off 1 You remove the front wheels 2 Then you take out the plastick inner mudguards And then you will see that you can reach it. Good luck
Hey peter! Quick question, do you think this is something the average joe shmoe could do? I’m not inclined with automotive work but the shop who said they’d install it wants almost $300...
@Blackquattro S3, if you're asking about the removal of the bumper, IMHO, if you use/have the right tools, take your time, and have a 2nd set of hands to help you, YES, you can totally do this. It truly is not difficult at all.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic i’m sorry, I forgot to mention I was planning to do a honeycomb grille install! obviously I think the removal of the bumper is the most complicated part of the process
@@thecockpitperspective6364, the toughest part about removing the bumper, is getting access to the very most forward screws inside the wheel liner. Watch my video a couple of times to prepare yourself. Again, it's not a difficult process at all!
So clear and concise. Made my job 10x easier, Peter. Thanks!
Thank you for watching and the support Amanda!
Mr peter your video thats amazing. How clear you explain make my job easy thanks so much.
Hello Juan, I am happy to hear that the video helped you complete your project. Cheers!
Your videos I think are informative and provide good instruction. This will be very helpful when I install an RS3 grill to my S3 in the coming weeks. Perfect time too, to install my Maxton front splitter while the bumper is off.
Thanks for watching an the support deanor77. Your installs will go smoothly, just take your time.
Great tutorial mate. That said, you absolutely don't have to remove the bumper. Simply unscrew the front half of the fender liner (or remove the whole thing if you want), fold it back, and you've got direct access to the bulb access cap. Easily half the time of removing the bumper. Highly recommended.
Adam, this is a GREAT tip to help others who need to replace their bulbs. Thanks for sharing.
Peter, I was just about to have to pull this to install my lip properly and vinyl my front grill! Thanks for the share, will be using this in just a few weeks!
@ Nathan, glad this video will be good reference for you. Just remember to take your time and be careful when you pull the sides out.
Fantastic how to!!
Thanks for the kind comment Christian, it's really not that tough to complete.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Complete enough for the mechanically inclined to figure out any other little things that may pop up I think.
amazing video
Thank you for watching and kind comment. Cheers!
Nice one Peter!
One to help you provide more clarity in your videos, the aim is not to criticise but to improve your future content; the screws you keep referring to as star type are actually torx screws (6 sides). Star screws only have 5 sides and the inside of the head looks like a star.
Hey Syed, no offense taken at all. When I am filming my videos, I tend to get lost for words. Perhaps I should put together a bloopers video. Then you'll see that I call screws all sorts of things. LOL. Thanks for the suggestion and support!
Thanks for the video, very helpful! 👊
Thanks for watching and the support!
Thank you bro. Useful for me
Glad you found this DIY useful!
This should make my day a lot easier I have the a3 8v and need to take my bumper off to do the headlight washer and change the grill to a honeycomb
Dan, with the proper tools, this task is not difficult at all! You can do it.
Well done buddy!
Hi peter, great tutorial thx. Could you just clear up one thing for me, is it really necessary to remove the boost hoses to get the bumper off?
Hey rodd73, no, it is NOT a requirement. Sorry for the confusion.
Forgive me for asking a silly question but is unplugging the sensors enough to ensure the actuators are not activated. I worry disturbing the sensors unplugging and plugging back in could activate the actuators, and if activated the actuators are expensive to replace not to mention having to reprogramme the computer safety system. Your help would be greatly appreciated because I have a 2020 S3 and thinking of changing the grill.
Hello there, when you're referring to the actuators, which ones are you speaking of? I do not fully understand.
Actuators are located either side of the car running parallel with the upper hood below the windscreen, they are part of the safety system designed to lift the hood upon impact to avoid a pedestrian going through the windscreen.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic ruclips.net/user/shortsajIzWeuI27g?si=vUnYk8KHfx5HFhKW
@@carlopegna9653 Thank you for explaining what the actuators do. Frankly, I do not believe this model was equipped with it. Due to this fact, I cannot answer your initial question.
Thank you
Thanks for watching and the support!
Just noticed you don't have headlight washers and the plumbing related to it. Had to disconnect the hose and drain the wiper fluid on mine.
@ David, I do have the washers and did end up draining my fluids.
The Audi S3 Fanatic Must’ve skimmed past that part!
Hi Peter ，我的Audi s3 右侧大灯下方的边网内侧靠着一根黑色的管子，这正常吗？好像是清洗液水管，是不是卡扣松了？
I'm sorry, I cannot read Chinese.
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Sorry this is off topic my friend . I am looking at buying a injen intake for my S3 . I have read there is water drainage issues. Did you have any of these problems? If so, how did you resolve them. I like this unit and think it’s one of the best for the S3. I live where there is snow and a lot of precipitation yearly.
Cheers
Lee, for as long as I owned the Injen, I had no issues with water drainage. Even when I lived in Seattle where there's more moisture, I did not have issues.
Hello sir,please if you can help with your answer🙏🏻.I have a audi a3 s line 2015 model. I went into a local automechanic servise so they can remove the bumper and install a new grill,I did not pay a lot of attention on everything they did but they said that the bumper will not come off(precisly under the headlights)like it is glued so they discontinued .Do you know what was the problem,maybe they missed some screws I do not know?
@ Pascal, the bumper should come off. I think the shop forgot to remove the inside screws that hold the bumper in place. Check out my video again around 2:10. There will be a few bolts which need to be removed.
Hello sir, do you think is possible to change a a3 8v prefacelift bumper to and rs3 front bumper facelift one ?
Hello there, yes, it's possible to retro the 8V FL onto the PFL chassis. I had a client who recently performed this. I will warn you though, it's expensive, will require *slight* modification, and will need to be coded.
I have an Audi A3 and wanted to see how you installed it back. I took it off but I’m having a hard time installing back.
What challenges are you facing? Post up so I can make some recommendations.
I dont know how to connect the plastic tabs to the slot attached to the car.@@TheAutomotiveFanatic
@@AlexPaimus there are a few plastic tabs. Can you tell me which ones? Are they the ones inside of the bumper or are they the ones on the top upper grill, etc...
its the ones on the sides@@TheAutomotiveFanatic
@@AlexPaimus The first thing I would recommend, install the bumper and usel two of the screws that hold the bumper to the grill. DO NOT tighten them, just loosely screw them in as it gives support to holding the bumper up. From there, slide the bumper in one side at a time. If you take a look at 7:09, you'll see the protrusions from the bumper that need to slide inside the rail.
Would an a3 2016 be the same???
Yes, it would be.
Great video - having some issues now realigning the bumper back into the car - I seem to be left with a gap under the headlights - are you able to share the technique of how re apply the bumper back onto the car ? It is driving me mad ! Thank you !
Sorry for the late reply Rao30. You're probably having gap between your headlights because the edge of the bumper is not flush with the front fender. When you put the bumper on, first make sure it fits properly with the front grill. Then loosely install the bumper/grill bolts. Then work on the edges and make sure they are aligned and flush with the fender. This should make everything align up well. Give it a try!
The Audi S3 Fanatic I have tried this and got closer but still not flush. I have taken both headlights out the car to upgrade the bulbs - how do u make sure the headlights are flush and connected properly as I am now concerned it is due to the headlights not sitting correctly ?!? I have lined up the headlights flush with the corner as well as ensuring all bolts are in line - arghhhhh
@@harddiillion, Ok, try again. Remove the headlights and make sure, nothing is impeding the placement. Double check bolts are correct, etc. Then do what I recommend and start at the center, work your way towards the edge. Any change you can post a photo online?
Hey Peter! I'm looking to order an Rs3 honeycomb grill for my A3. Any suggestions on who to get it from? I'd like to get it myself because the shops here in Chicago charge heavy to get it in shop.
Thanks!
You can trying contacting Winn Autosports or EMD. Local Audi guys seem to like those two company products.
Hello sir I have Audi A3 8v halogen headlight on my car, but I want to replace them with s3 matrix headlight, so what coding and wiring require?
Swapnil, unfortunately, I do not know the coding for a matrix headlight retrofit. I know it can be done, just do not have experience with it.
Do you have to take the wheels off to get the front bar off? Thanks 🙏
386vwade, no, you can still access the liner screws with the wheels on when removing the bumper. You just have more room to work with when the wheels are off.
Thanks for the share... 🤟💀
Thanks for the support Mart! More to come in the future.
Hey Peter. Have you ever noticed a sizzling kind of noise in the engine bay back near the turbo after driving and turning the engine off? I have an 2016 S3 and recently I’ve noticed it but cannot figure out what it is. It seems to stop as soon as the I’m assuming CAN bus finally shuts down.
@ Z S, yes, I hear that buzz every time I shut my car off. As you stated, once the CANBUS system completely shuts down, that buzzing/sizzling goes away. It's completely normal. Even my wife's BMW does this.
The Audi S3 Fanatic sounds good. Thanks for the peace of mind!
So I'm gonna change my D3S xenon bulbs, can i just remove the inner fender to access them?
MrAlexH, honestly, I don't know. My S3 had the LED headlights so I never had to replace them.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Har to remove the bumper, wasn't so easy i can tell you that but managed to do it in the end 😁
@@MrAlexH9121 glad you figured it out.
Any tips for undoing the clips on the old grill?
You will need a thin flat-head screwdriver to pop out the clips. Take your time and be very cautious as the clips break easy. Go one by one and slowly pull until the entire grill separates.
Thanks dad
You're welcome by child.
All this to change the headlight bulb?
If you have the halogen bulbs, I believe you can access them from the engine bay.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Xenon.
@@naughtiusmaximus830 Unfortunately yes, you have to remove the bumper.
Hello Peter! Is it the same process on the standard A3 8v instead of the S3?
Hey Max, the process is the same for the 8V A3.
replacing a XENON bulb in an audi a3 type 8v
without taking the bumper off
1 You remove the front wheels
2 Then you take out the plastick inner mudguards
And then you will see that you can reach it.
Good luck
Thanks for the insight Rick. My S3 had the LED setup so I never needed to change anything.
how much does it cost if i change fender for my s3 in a body shop
Conan, the cost will vary depending on your location.
Hey peter! Quick question, do you think this is something the average joe shmoe could do? I’m not inclined with automotive work but the shop who said they’d install it wants almost $300...
@Blackquattro S3, if you're asking about the removal of the bumper, IMHO, if you use/have the right tools, take your time, and have a 2nd set of hands to help you, YES, you can totally do this. It truly is not difficult at all.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic i’m sorry, I forgot to mention I was planning to do a honeycomb grille install! obviously I think the removal of the bumper is the most complicated part of the process
@@thecockpitperspective6364, the toughest part about removing the bumper, is getting access to the very most forward screws inside the wheel liner. Watch my video a couple of times to prepare yourself. Again, it's not a difficult process at all!
Wait a second, I thought you sold your s3?
AryxJG, yes I did. However, living in Southern California, I have access to plenty of Audis to work on. It's just finding the time.