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R8 - RS Grille Installation Guide

The document provides installation instructions for replacing the grille on pre-facelift Audi R8 models. It involves removing the front bumper cover, existing grille, and bumper foam. The bumper foam is prepared by removing material and applying vinyl. Then the new RS grille is installed by securing it with screws. Finally, the front bumper cover is reattached by securing screws and reinstalling trim panels.

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R8 - RS Grille Installation Guide

The document provides installation instructions for replacing the grille on pre-facelift Audi R8 models. It involves removing the front bumper cover, existing grille, and bumper foam. The bumper foam is prepared by removing material and applying vinyl. Then the new RS grille is installed by securing it with screws. Finally, the front bumper cover is reattached by securing screws and reinstalling trim panels.

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Pre-Facelift Models

Audi R8 RS Grille - Installation Guide

Pre-Facelift Models

Audi R8 GT-Type Wing - Installation Guide


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Remove front bumper cover


Remove existing grille
Remove and prepare bumper foam
Install the RS grille
Re-attach front bumper cover

Pre-Facelift Models

1. Remove front bumper cover


A. Remove the luggage compartment seal.
Pull it out or away from the luggage compartment.
B. Remove the front bumper cover trim

Pre-Facelift Models

1. Remove Front Bumper Cover (contd)


C. Remove headlight trim

Pre-Facelift Models

1. Remove front bumper cover (contd)


D. Loosen wheel well liner
The front wheels do not necessarily have to be removed.

Pre-Facelift Models

1. Remove front bumper cover (contd)


E. Remove bumper screws
Keep a record of where each type of bolts come from as there are a few different styles of bolts here
There are also two plastic rivets in the under side of the bumper. Use a flat screwdriver to pry out (they can be
re-used)

Pre-Facelift Models

1. Remove front bumper cover (contd)

F. Remove bumper and place face down on a non-scratch surface

Pre-Facelift Models

2. Remove existing grille

Remove the bolts holding in the factory grill from the back side.
There are approx. 12 screw type bolts

Pre-Facelift Models

3. Remove and prepare bumper foam

Remove the bumper foam


Once the grill is removed, you can see the coloured part of the bumper that will need to be covered with the
matte black vinyl (available from eBay).
Do not cover the frame as this will still be over top of it (the black squares inside the bumper are part of the
bumper foam).

Pre-Facelift Models

3. Remove and prepare bumper foam (contd)

This is what the bumper foam looks like:

Pre-Facelift Models

3. Remove and prepare bumper foam (contd)

You may choose to grind away some of the foam (left + right), so it tapers off to flush at the sides. This
avoids the RS grille from being pushed out from behind.

Pre-Facelift Models

3. Remove and prepare bumper foam (contd)

Apply the vinyl with the foam section removed


Using 3 strips is the best way to get it to form nicely to bumper plastic. Use a squeegee when applying to
remove bubbles.

Pre-Facelift Models

4. Install the RS Grille

Install the new grill slowly and evenly


Initially only tighten the lower screws about half way, then work the rest of the screws from bottom to top. Then
slowly work your way around tightening the screws a little at a time until they are all tight. .

Pre-Facelift Models

5. Re-attach the front bumper cover

Start by installing the screws and leaving them loose until you get the bumper re-aligned to where it was.
Once the bumper is lined up, tighten all the bolts and screws..

Pre-Facelift Models

5. Re-attach the front bumper cover (contd)

Re-install the trim panels in reverse order as they were removed

Pre-Facelift Models

Finished Installation

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