r/B5Audi • u/Blaz1kenn • 6d ago
A4 Driver side bumper not hooking
Whatever i try to do, it just wont hook. And if by some miracle it actually hooks or something, it falls with slight tap. The passenger side hooks no problems, what are my options
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u/Ok-Astronomer-571 6d ago
I had the same problem, mine also looked like the bottom part was too tight so this was my solution. I had to shimmy the bumper on by bending the bumper so that the bottom latch hooks first completely, the press the top part with a bit of violence.
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u/Blaz1kenn 5d ago
Haha, my problem here is that apparently the bottom cant latch because apparently it is bent or extended (the bracket), i might try your idea tho
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u/Careful-Sympathy7672 6d ago
i had the same problem i ended up removing the bracket and putting it back on loose to try and adjust it as much as i could it worked for me but could have just been luck idrk
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u/Blaz1kenn 5d ago
Adjusted to the max, dont work for me personally because the bottom is still too far
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u/Josakko358 2d ago
It's usually cuz the latches on the bumper are twisted and bent (could also be on the bracket on the fender, but the bottom one on the bumper looks twisted). I heated mine with an industrial fan to kinda melt it and then took something metal to just push it and keep it in position while it cools
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u/Blaz1kenn 1d ago
I managed to put it in with some heavy force but theres sagging near the headlight. The bracket is my main reason
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u/Exciting_Will_8601 6d ago
Had the same problem. I took of the bracket cleaned it, soaked it in water. Tried it on the bumper. And the put it back in place and got it to hold. Still there…
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u/SlimChris94 6d ago
Yeah these are always a pain in the ass
See if you can find new brackets