Bonnet sagging

[50Five]

Hi folks.

I have an 2008 A4 B7 convertible with a front bumper that is sagging down and slightly separating at the sides. I plan on removing this, however, in advance I would like to have a little bit more information. First, can anyone advise where I would locate the bumper schematics? In advance of this can anyone tell me the name of the part in the attached photo please? As far as I can see, this might be the part that makes all the difference.

Thanks in advance

 

[Charlie Farley]

yes, they are the bumper support/adjusters.
incorrect adjustment will affect the positioning of the bumper and potentially leave an uneven gap at the bonnet and below the headlamps.

 

[northpole]

Look up front bumper alignment....

 

[Charlie Farley]

Sometimes it is preferable just to buy a new pair and refit rather than mess around trying to free up the old ones.
readily available from dealers and not silly expensive either.

 

[Charlie Farley]

8E0 807 381 C
N 910 939 01

per side.

 

[northpole]

and if you don't want to do that... soak it in penetrating oil. Mine where in a bad state but where still in good nick just needed some lubrication.

 

[50Five]

Thank you for all your pointers, greatly appreciated guys.

I think I'll buy new ones given they aren't expensive, before removing the front wheels & bumper. From your experience are they're any other possible clips that might need replacing so as to purchase ahead of time?

Cheers

 

[northpole]

Yeah the ones that keep the bottom splash gaurd on you can get an oem set for cheap but there are better ones available @Charlie Farley will tell you their name since I forgot

 

[Charlie Farley]

Undertray fittings can be replaced with dzus fasteners that can be undone by hand , kits are available which include the dzus fastener and the looking plate.
There are several sizes so check what you have now.

 

[Charlie Farley]

like these, i have a big bag full that i use on my race bike bodywork but work brilliantly on other removal panels.

 

[50Five]

Brilliant, thanks again guys. So, i'm not so worried about the under-tray, it's more the bumper placement/alignment so can dzus fasteners be used for those purposes if I locate further broken clips @Charlie Farley? Thanks