Audi TT Mk1 - How to remove the rear bumper - A beginner's guide

How do you remove the back bumper on an Audi TT mk1? Well here I will show you how with just some hand tools and 6 simple steps to follow.
The job probably takes an hour and is a 2 or 3 out of 5 for difficulty.
I needed a simple guide for removing the rear bumper on an audi tt mk1 so figured I would make my own.
So this how to remove the rear bumper on an Audi TT mk1 is for you if you want it an easy to understand guide.
I have lots of other guides on my channel so please do check them out.
Tools you need:
Axle stands
Trolley Jack
10mm socket
Socket wrench
T25 Torx bit
Cordless drill driver
Wheel wrench

[@Kenny_Ded]

Great video as always, Andy. I like how you explain and show how to do things very detailed and clearly, so it leaves no room for confusion. 🕶

[@andycharger]

Thanks as always for your great support and comments Kenneth! I do try to make it easy to follow for everyone.

[@dannewman3306]

Only one weight mate. Harmonic ballast. Don’t ask me what it’s for. Great vid

[@frankobrien4248]

Harmonic = balancing weight distribution front to back across the wheels. At VERY high speeds a resonant frequency bounce initiates on uneven road, lifting tyres from road contact, higher risk in wet weather. Weight same side as lighter gearbox upfront, tech update following high speed mortalities on German Autobahns after cars first sales with ESP, spoiler, suspension. People remove who dont travel that fast lol Audi design engineers are no fools

[@zimbabwayne5626]

Invaluable. Thank you. Ive got the 4 x10ml missing explains i cant getthe bumper line with rear quarter top content andy❤

[@andycharger]

No worries Wayne. I hope you are well. Missed out on a good time in Belgium last weekend!

[@zimbabwayne5626]

@@andycharger yes looked great still not had chance sit watch it yet. Curve ball today a meet on a saturday:) hopefully catch up with you soon though

[@absoluteclassiccars5050]

Great vid, many thanks Andy. Time for me to get my TT rear bumper sorted!!

[@andycharger]

Glad it helped! Thanks for your comment! 👍

[@peterosborne7]

A clear and informative video Andy 👌

[@andycharger]

Thank you very much Peter! I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@vtarasovskyy]

Very nice guide👍 Preparing to remove that one on my TT after a small crash caused by peugeot😢

[@paulawatkins3777]

Andy thanks to you I’ve just removed my rear bumper. It’s a standard 1.8 225 Bam. It too only has the weight on the passenger side 😮

[@andycharger]

That’s quite normal Paula. It’s a harmonic counter weight. All good just on one side 👍

[@bulldoggibbo1970]

GreaTT video as always Andy. I do love it when you tackle a job I need to do. I have a rear crash bar to replace.

[@andycharger]

Thanks so much for your kind words man! Good luck change the crash bar!

[@CarChris82]

Good job mate nice clear guide 👍

[@peterlowden3814]

Great vid again Andy 👌

[@andycharger]

Thank you very much Peter! I hope it helps you guys out!

[@lugge1540]

Gute Arbeit, sehr unterhaltsam gestaltet👍

[@andycharger]

danke mein freund

[@pigeonguardgames507]

Nicely done sir, I think that weight is some sort of acoustic/sonic baffle??? Bryn mentions it in one of his vids. Can't remember what he said. he normally removes them as they weigh a lot....keeping mine on😉 Great explaination of how to remove those bits Andy. its so easy to snap stuff, this helps a lot.

[@andycharger]

Thanks Si. Yes I too will be keeping mine in place, although I will be tightening it up so stop any rattles. Find of counterintuitive to have a rattly Harmonic Weight on the car!

[@benofthenorthuk]

Good work Andy

[@andycharger]

Thanks Ben! Its surprising what you find underneath!

[@largeraj1845]

Great vid mate 👍🏿. But please don't call a brake disc a rotor.. ever again. 👊🏾

[@andycharger]

Ouch. Watch where you are throwing those e-punches!

[@davidtorres1281]

is there a replacement bracket to hold the license plate on the inside of the bumper bracket? I have a US Spec and the retention nuts seized to the screws and are mostly spinning freely (with my old plate trapped in place).

[@mrt4013]

Would be great doing a vid on the best attachment points if pulling out an engine?

[@andycharger]

That might be one for the big boys of KZbin as slightly beyond my skill set!

[@kirkhaworth8883]

Nice video, are you going to be doing a respray vid too , that would be great?

[@andycharger]

In the works right now buddy! 👍

[@iankennedy5801]

Remove the harmonic weight It serves no purpose at all.

[@andycharger]

I could but then I would not be keeping my promise to myself of keeping it totally stock. It came with the weight so it has to keep the weight. Its only about 15KG anyhow so only like a couple of bags of shopping. Its not going to really be affecting the 0-60 much!