Audi TT Front Bumper Removal Mk1 / 8N

This video is a guide on how to remove a Audi TT front bumper on a mk1 / 8n tt 225.
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To keep it as short as possible I have made a separate short video on refitting the front bumper
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Please note that all videos are as a guide on how we would approach this restoration, please take care when doing it for your self, we take no responsibility for any work you undertake yourself

[@stevespeck3586]

Good, clearly recorded footage [no pointless jerkiness]; intelligent, clear speech. Great work and a refreshing change.

[@TheParrottBros]

Steve Speck thanks really appreciate the comment 👍🏻

[@user-fg8nl4dx8u]

Красавчик!! Спасибо!! Завтра пойду снимать бампер со своей машины, буду ставить тюненговый интеркуллер!

[@josephdonnelly3169]

It’s really crazy how many jobs in the engine bay require the front bumper to be removed. Mine has been on and off literally hundreds of times, and there always seems to be a screw or two missing when it need to be re-attached. Nice demonstration ..

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks bud, yeah it gets a bit like that and it’s second nature when removing it and only takes a few minutes when you become a pro 😂

[@eddherring4972]

How about Velcro? 😂

[@josephdonnelly3169]

@@eddherring4972 good one! I’d use it but I hate the sound it makes when detaching, just like Jerry Seinfeld’s dad…

[@DAlchemistCapeTown]

Very useful video- I need to get mine off and repair a couple of dings & scratches !

[@stevesloan6775]

Thanks heaps for this video. I’m taking my front panel of tomorrow as a previous own installed a huge light bar in the lower front air scoop and it snapped off today. Sounded like a tail shaft snapped. 😂😂 🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀🍀🍀😎 I’m going to remove my headlights whilst I’m there and do a 800grit sanding and a 2pac clear coat.

[@absoluteclassiccars5050]

Time for me to get my bumpers refurbed. Great vid Dominic, many thanks 👍

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks for the comment, glad it’s of some help still

[@absoluteclassiccars5050]

@@TheParrottBros definitely helpful. Been around the TT world since ‘99….but amazingly never had to take my car apart, but determined this year to get my car looking it’s best and hopefully attend the odd meeting as Jeff Bedford keeps trying to get me to make the trip. Always enjoyed your vids 👍

[@edmondkorzeniewski3081]

Really great video mate, helped me loads 👍

[@TheParrottBros]

Awesome, glad it was of use 😎

[@klomax7750]

Another great video, I wish I'd watched this before removing mine, although it went ok in the end (nearside 'alien' washer was broken so I had to fit a new one). A couple of tips: - I removed the wheelarch liners with the car on the ground (no axle stands yet) but it would be preferable to remove the wheels. - 3 of the fixings on the mudguards were corroded and rounded so I had to drill these out - obviously made more difficult with having the wheels on. When removing the liner fixings for the first time, I'd suggest using a manual tool (1/4" ratchet is ideal) as this gives a good feel and fine control if any of the fixings are slightly worn and reduces the chance of rounding-off. Using a gun afterwards should be fine. - The 10mm nuts aren't too bad to get off: I used a 1/4" ratchet and long extentions but note that the nuts are on the bumper studs so a deep socket is required. - Note that the 2 screws underneath are Philips head, not PoziDriv, size 3. This is mentioned in the video but just avoids chewing up the screwheads by using an incorrect driver. Cheers.

[@TheParrottBros]

Great work buddy, year defiantly easier with the wheels removed, height and space is your friend for sure 👌🏻 glad you got it. All sorted though

[@eddowens2186]

Great job. I need to do headlights too

[@TheParrottBros]

Edd Owens thanks buddy, I may be changing my headlights soon as they are starting to haze up again, quite fancy the facelift silver insert ones

[@TheBanks274]

That extra screw you mentioned wasn't in the bentley manual I referenced when taking my bumper off. Took me a while to figure out why the hell the bumper wasn't coming off

[@TheParrottBros]

Christopher Niksch it’s funny isn’t it when you undo all the fixings you think it has then give it a pull and wonder why it’s not coming 😂

[@kad00r]

Will you do another video as announced that shows how to properly refit the bumper? Getting that thing perfectly aligned with the bonnet and the headlights (after replacing them) is quite a challenge.

[@TheParrottBros]

kad00r there is already a refit video on our channel buddy, have a look in the tt playlist it’s there :)

[@slonky821]

How do you remove the plastic panel along the the top of the front bumper? You don't seem to have it on this car

[@johnnycashh7148]

Thinking about installing the bands to the front grill. I've seen a couple vids on them...just seems so easy to release the bottom half.

[@TheParrottBros]

That is doable but does enable you will probably have visible attachments

[@johnnycashh7148]

@@TheParrottBros going to look into the push button type as well to see if there's anything that will line up.

[@TheParrottBros]

Best thing to do is join the MK1 tt track car page on Facebook. Few lads on there done similar jobs already

[@stevejc92]

Does anyone know the size of the 2 screws on the very bottom of the bumper? I’m refitting mine but the original didn’t have them in!

[@AngloSaxon1]

That looks like a lot of work, you really need to know what you are doing.

[@TheParrottBros]

Fighting Arts of England come and spend a weekend with us and we will train you up to scratch ;) in exchange for some hand combat sessions

[@mooncat124]

Nice video mate just got myself a tt 225 bam. Quick question, the headlight washer jets do these fire every time you wash the windscreen as mine never seen to come out?

[@TheParrottBros]

Mooncat 1 they should come out and spray the Headlights every time you wash your windscreen with your headlights on. If it’s not then it’s either been capped off, pump is no good or sprayers are not good

[@mooncat124]

@@TheParrottBros cheers mate for the advice I'll have a look next time the bumper is off. Is it a separate pump for the headlight washer jets or the same one as the windscreen? Thanks :)

[@leedixon5007]

Might only clean every 5th squirt like the mk 5 golf Gti.

[@ttmann1329]

rust rust rust...oh my good...……………...…………...….

[@rogerhudson9732]

Are you going to do the lights, cloudy and old bulbs?

[@TheParrottBros]

At some point in the near future I will be polishing the lenses, splitting the lights and doing a few other bits yeah

[@alwaysblazen1369]

whats that tool that keeps the tire from falling called

[@TheParrottBros]

Do you mean this www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231466008055

[@busker_boy_c2845]

Can this be done without taking wheel off you think?

[@TheParrottBros]

If you turn the wheels lock to lock you could probably remove enough of the wheel arch yes

[@busker_boy_c2845]

@@TheParrottBros lovely got to have a look as intercooler leaking oil wish me luck 😁

[@cornelfodor1030]

how do I open the hood if it's locked? Audi tt mk1

[@TheParrottBros]

What do you mean by locked, like new broken the cable?

[@astonpalmer8939]

I couldn’t remove mine as some previous morning idiot had somehow managed to block access to the lower 10mm with the side intercooler, so instead I smashed my hole bumper off with a hammmer, and then smashed all clips for the headlights off! This is quite frankly to poorest designed car in history.

[@TheParrottBros]

Sorry to hear that! I’ve never had an issue getting access to the bolts on any TT I must have got lucky. Unfortunately I can’t account for everyone who “works on cars “ and I’ve come across some special modifications. In the past that’s for sure so I feel your pain

[@stevesloan6775]

Thanks heaps for this video. I’m taking my front panel of tomorrow as a previous own installed a huge light bar in the lower front air scoop and it snapped off today. Sounded like a tail shaft snapped. 😂😂 🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀🍀🍀😎 I’m going to remove my headlights whilst I’m there and do a 800grit sanding and a 2pac clear coat.

[@TheParrottBros]

Haha bet that made you jump!! Yeah i need to do mine as well, i would try and do a few grades working your way to a finer paper liek 2000 / 3000, then a little bit of compound / polish before the 2k. Will give better results Thanks for watching as always :)

[@stevesloan6775]

@@TheParrottBros the 2pac route responds to the foam backed 800grit. Proper clean beforehand is essential. Contamination with 2pac is not your friend. 😐

[@TheParrottBros]

Steve Sloan ooo cool you learn something every day