DIY: C7 Audi A6 Front Bumper Removal & RS6 Grille Install

*2021 Update*
Hello Everyone! This was the very FIRST video I made for this channel, so the editing isn't perfect, and the obvious thing to those of you using Headphones is the one sided audio. I messed up something on the audio track prior to rendering causing it to only come out of the left (I think) speaker. I know this is annoying but hopefully you can ignore it. In any case, I hope this video helps you guys. Thanks for visiting the channel!
This video details how to remove the bumper from a C7 Audi A6, as well as install the RS style grille. Make sure you watch with the sound on as there is a voice-over talking about what's going on in the video. If you have any questions or suggestions leave them in the comments, and make sure you Subscribe!
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There are a few places I misspoke on some things. I have attached cards in the video that pop up in the top right corner of the video when it happens, but for reference they are:
1) I say it would be helpful to have a screwdriver to remove screws from the grill... Actually meant to say it would be helpful to have a drill.
2) I count out the screws holding in the Night Vision as "1, 2, 3, 4, and 5"... there are only 4 :facepalm:
3) I keep referring to the Parking Sensors in the grill as the ACC (Automatic Cruise Control) sensors.
If you catch any other slips, call me out on it so I can fix it.

[@dantehooks1603]

BRUH THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE DIY VIDEOS FOR THIS SPECIFIC CAR LOL I CAN NEVER FIND ANYTHING

[@AudiC7Owners]

We are hoping to bring a lot more content like this. That's the exact reason this page was made. Working on hopefully getting some suspension work videoed and uploaded in the near future. We will also have some smaller videos that may or may not be helpful to people, but if it relates to the C7 we are gonna do it haha. If there is anything specific you want to see, let us know!

[@GersonZurita]

Audi C7 Owners International can you remove the rear diffuser, will get a carbon fiber one and would really like to see how it’s done so I can do it myself. That’s is

[@AudiC7Owners]

@@GersonZurita I think we can do that for you.

[@kehrigan]

dude exactly. The c7 is such an underrated car with amazing potential for power and handling.

[@dantehooks1603]

@@kehrigan Mannn someone t-boned my A6 r.i.p. I loved it, on to the next!

[@h12st_d63]

A great guide thank you for taking the time! Don’t be too put off by the complexity, I planned for a day and took me around 3 hours, just be patient and confident to give parts a good tug when they need them!

[@anjadhussain]

Amazing, can't wait to have my A6 2019 conversion . Thank you for the demonstration.

[@AudiC7Owners]

No problem!

[@garybranson8383]

Man. I’m glad I saw this video. I was considering making the swap but after seeing this there is no way I would I attempt to do it. Looks like an all day job. And you can easily screw something up.

[@AudiC7Owners]

It's actually not that bad. Maybe about 4 hours taking your time

[@anthonywheelus4845]

LOL, I'm thinking the exact same thing. Too much risk and effort for me to do this one, especially with all the expensive sensors/cameras that I'd surely break. Sub'd and liked the vid.

[@MyDeere3320]

Thanks for the video! Without your video, I would not have been able to remove my bumper.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Glad I could help!

[@cookiehead2]

Thanks for the tips on removing the bumper. it was just what I needed.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Glad it helped!

[@trevorshackelford3862]

Nice some Chiodos in the background around 16 mins, bring me back. Great vid, about ti put mine in a few weeks

[@TechSavvy83]

Great video man - just used this for reference to install mine, everything exactly as you stated. Not going to say I overly cared for cutting and dealing with the camera mount, but we do what we gotta do. I ended up getting the back plate bolted on, as well as re-using the OEM rounded front and custom cutting/fitting it. Looks great now except how far out it sticks (plus painted it gloss black to match grill) lol.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Awesome! I'm glad this helped you. That camera is a bitch haha.

[@vongvavevy6537]

아우디 a6 범퍼 탈거중에서 제일 디테일하고 자세하게 나와서 쌍따봉 드립니다. 자세히 잘 봤습니다.

[@AndrewFree]

Thanks, this video helped for a 2017 s6. Got this done today only just. Finding the right place to jack it up so I could put jackstands on the proper side skirt points was hard. Used a point parallel to the back of the front wheel that was the base of the control arm or cross-member (not sure), didn't remove any bottom cover stuff. Also those grille tabs were a total bitch. Only started coming off when I pushed them away on the backside with a trim tool while someone was pulling on the front. Also so many god damn screws on the back of that thing, T25 wasn't working for shit there either, had to use a hex wrench. T25 everywhere else, the grille screws totally had the torx pattern on the head but just wanted to strip. Only have parking sensors so didn't disconnect the battery and got no codes. Surprisingly the deep 10mm which I expected to be the hardest was super "easy" to get back in.

[@robertnewton4610]

Thank you so much for that info. Had no idea it was so involved. I was going to get the RS6 grill on eBay for my S6. Now, I’m not too sure. Lol!

[@AudiC7Owners]

It's not difficult as much as it is just time consuming

[@KingOfNy9]

I was in the same boat. I got the grille now... just a matter of setting time aside to work on it.

[@nestodebig1]

Not sure why anyone would dislike this video but screw em. Great video man! Been subbed and love all your content. You've help so many keep up the great work man definitely appreciated

[@AudiC7Owners]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@matias7497]

NOTES ON A7 RS GRILLE RETROFIT Just finish this up here are my notes. Very similar to A6 but there are differences. -No hidden bolts in wheel wells. you could probably remove the bumper w/o removing tires but lifting the car helps make room for fasteners below - Waaay more washer fluid rushed out for me. Not sure why. (2 cups about) - Grille didn't come with Night vision hole so I had to dremel that. Not ideal. Supplier said grille with hole did not come with quattro lettering -Front cam mods are same as A6 . Dremeling will be necessary. take it slow! -Parking cam mounting fastener holes (2) were to big so fasteneres couldn't bite. Filled with super glue and let it the assembly cure. Not ideal. -2 fastener holes in Grille didn't line up with bumper so I had to trim them off. Grille wont snap into place if not trimmed! Not ideal but plenty of other fasteners left, Other than that it is very similar to A6. I sourced my bumper from german-car-accessories.com A bit more expensive for grilles that are still shipped from china. Very quick response to questions which is nice. Also very honest about need to modify grille. Idk if its worth the extra 40 though. All in all I am happy with the new look! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Edit: Thanks for the vid ! helped a ton

[@dalodrin1346]

Just got my 15 a7 I am planning on doing the grille swap as my first mod and want to save some money by doing the swap myself got any other tips for me?

[@AndrewFree]

Also got my grille from them. For a 2017 S6 I didn't need to trim anything. About the only time I was very happy to have no other tech in front besides parking sensors. Didn't need to remove the parking sensors from any housing or anything wild. They were a bitch to get out initially tho.

[@matias7497]

@@dalodrin1346 no other tips that haven't been mentioned. Feel free to reach out to me if you get stuck. Happy to help.

[@marcel196878]

Perfect timing just got my s line bumper haha

[@AudiC7Owners]

Nice! Let me know if this video gets you through your install.

[@mathiasholmin7855]

Awesome video, Im mounting external highbeams Inside of the grille. This was really helpful.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Going for ALL the light 😂

[@alexandrugrecu602]

What kind of bolts are on the original bumpers I’m missing mine and I wanna know what kind of bolts they are

[@thewiseguy7100]

Thank you for the informative video 🙏

[@AudiC7Owners]

Thank you for the support!

[@HotForgeChaos]

I'm going to be doing a wide body kit fitting and repaint on a 2018 RS6, and I have to strip the entire exterior of the car down. I'm obviously going to need to move the car around in a stripped down state so what can I do to mitigate the issues of the parking camera system?

[@AudiC7Owners]

If you turn the car on with the cameras unplugged you will definitely have to get a calibration. But with a job like that I might plan on getting a calibration done no matter what.

[@mortaraa]

Will do and thanks again!!

[@kevinchang8938]

Hey guys, this channel is just gold! Not many C7 vids about, you guys are doing a great job! 👍 Quick question, that 3rd bolt that you go through the wheel liner and through that hole, how far back is it located? I drive a C7 allroad (2015) and I got the first two bolts but for the life of me, can't see the 3rd one. Checked both sides too. I didn't think it'd be different because it's a wagon? Any info would be really useful!

[@AudiC7Owners]

Are you talking about the single bolt? Or one of the two vertical bolts?

[@erikbraxton5399]

Great vid, I hope you do more.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Thanks man! I have plans for a few more smaller videos that people will hopefully find useful. We are going to do one on how to hardwire a radar detector, how to install puddle lights, and hopefully one on how to apply headlight vinyl.

[@erikbraxton5399]

Sounds good, looking forward to the new vids. I'm going to link this vid to a post on the AudiWorld forums. Many people would like to know how to change that grill.

[@AudiC7Owners]

@@erikbraxton5399 Go for it! I posted a thread on Audiworld including it as well, but feel free to post it anywhere people need help.

[@brendangertzen1408]

Honestly was a lot easier then I expected, i was able to do it without jacking up the car or taking the wheels off.

[@travissmith3039]

Awesome vid

[@AudiC7Owners]

Thanks man!

[@rrunkle]

Running into the same problem with the fit of the front camera. Do you have pics of the final product. i have a dremel but not sure it is worth it if it looks crap.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Responded to you on Audizine with pictures 👍🏻

[@tomasferenc9800]

Nice video buddy

[@AudiC7Owners]

Thanks man 🤙🏻

[@DeadWolf47x]

At 3:16, that vertical torx screw that is long, can anyone tell me what that white (im guessing grommet) nut or thing that torx is screw into is called, tried finding it everywhere since I over tightened mine.

[@AudiC7Owners]

I'm not sure what it is called but you should be able to easily find one in the junk yard on any vw/audi

[@b34astmotorz]

Was wondering if an S7 diffuser would fit on the a7 pre facelift s line?

[@AudiC7Owners]

As long as the S7 is also pre-facelift then you should have no problems.

[@sametoruc556]

Hi mate, How did you take out Audi Emblem? Somebody reversed into me yesterday and cracked front Grill and I'm thinking to replace it with RS6 Grill, I have 2014 Audi A6 S Line Black Edt. 2.0TDI and is front bumper definitely needs to be taking off? Cheers.

[@AudiC7Owners]

The Audi emblem just pops out. You have to remove the bumper if you have all the cameras & sensors. If you don't have any of that it is possible to do it without removing the bumper.

[@richardp444]

Great video. Helped me find the hidden bolt holding on the bumper I couldn’t find. Why not take off the 4 13mm bolts that hold the crash bar in place and mask off nothing?

[@2kmessiah_350]

Where did you buy yours?

[@jjwilde913]

If my a6 3.0t has neither vision or front camera will I have to disconnect that wiring and battery or will it be fine?

[@AudiC7Owners]

To remove the bumper you will have to remove any wiring connected to it

[@cosminmargea4750]

Hi, for night vision you need to do any modifications, i want to install a s6 oem one without night vision, thank you

[@AudiC7Owners]

I don't know. I've never installed night vision on a car that didn't come with it

[@danielvarela8874]

Where are you putting that jack stand? I cant anywhere to put it since the lift point has the jack

[@AudiC7Owners]

We have a video about that as well. Look for our wheel spacer video

[@bartekderka2869]

Hi would facelift grill/ bumper fit pre facelift grill (c7 vs c7.5)

[@AudiC7Owners]

You would also have to change fenders & headlights

[@noerden91]

realy nice vid gonna do this on mine too hopefully i can skip alot of steps couse i only have parking sensors in mine and the headlight washer

[@AudiC7Owners]

Thanks man! And yes, If you don't have the front parking camera life will be a lot easier for you! Let us know how it goes, and let us know if the video helps you out or needs something added 👍🏻

[@KingOfNy9]

Yeah!! I’m in the same boat. Should be a lot easier.

[@zondabeast1107]

Hey awesome video man! I am in the process of wanting to mod my 2012 Audi a6 Prestige and its awesome to have tutorial on things I hope do to in the future. Quick question and im not sure if you would know but the grill you installed do you think it would fit my car? I know it says 2013 but I don't know how different those grill dimensions are to each other? Thank you and if you don't know that's all good I just bought a grill from Ebay but definitely not what I wanted.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Hey man! Yes this grill will fit. You have a C7 which is the pre-facelift like my car. The c7.5 is slightly different. You just have to get the grille with the correct options. For example, my car has the ACC sensors, front parking camera, and night vision camera. Buy the grille that is built of the options you have on car 👍🏻. Hope that helps.

[@rogm8782]

I have the same car as you, did you go through with the grill?

[@joemoreno1751]

PLEASEEEE MAKE MORE VIDEOS. Thanks lol

[@AudiC7Owners]

Just finished moving into my new house with a bigger garage. New videos are coming soon 👌🏻😂

[@Arcues6]

Great video was able to do it myself but a day later my ACC and braking guard went out ): not sure if it was something not being plugged back in correctly, haven’t had time to check but got the same grille and didn’t hold up so well especially where the parking sensor holds ended up breaking off so now they just sit on the floor of the bumper inside. its a great looking grille but wish it was a little stronger

[@AudiC7Owners]

Mine has held up extremely well. Everything has fit nice and tight without issues. You could have messed up the alignment with the camera's and what not if you hit them or didn't get them plugged in correctly, but hopefully it is something simple for you.

[@Arcues6]

Audi C7 Owners International even where the grille holds the badge it wasn’t cut off properly so the grille wouldn’t allow the badges clips to go in and hold so I was thinking of trying from here german-car-accessories.com/products/2012-2015-audi-rs6-honeycomb-grill-with-lower-mesh-c7-a6-s6?variant=35034688684188 since it got broken even more when someone ran over a tire on the highway and hit me

[@AudiC7Owners]

@@Arcues6 Sorry to hear about that. Yea my grille holds everything perfectly... maybe yours was defective from the factory? Sorry you are having trouble with it.

[@magzky6605]

Hi! I recently got an Audi 2012 A6 and I plan on changing the whole bumper for an RS6 one. Any tips for finding a front parking camera that will fit nicely? Awesome video!

[@AudiC7Owners]

Check out lifetime Audi. Keep in mind you have to change more than the front bumper to do this swap correctly unless you are getting a knockoff bumper

[@amyzhangtopautoparts]

oh , you buy from China or LA usa?

[@damian_jasiu]

Nothing happens with the unplugging the battery completly from the car? I heard something that you need to take the car to dealer to reprogram the car Bc it won’t start after unplugging the battery?

[@AudiC7Owners]

That is incorrect. Unplugging the battery is perfectly safe

[@DTA710]

Great video. Just picked up my A6 have the same features night vision n front camera. What did you end up doing for front camera I’m looking at getting this style grill soon. Thanks looking forward to more videos.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Honestly I just cut out the back of the grill so I could mount the front camera to it and that's it. I never retrofitted the front piece because it would have been nearly impossible and you really don't need to. It's not very noticeable. Good luck on your install!

[@michaellawrence3668]

@@AudiC7Owners Is there a wrong way to install the front camera? Like if I have it flipped will it be upside down? Thanks

[@AudiC7Owners]

@michael Lawrence Yes... Your wiring harness only plugs in one way, so your camera must be aligned correctly.

[@Zonrock1303]

Hey thanks for the video its really helpfull but only thing im stuck on is how to put the parking sensors on the new grill?

[@AudiC7Owners]

They just pop in

[@Zonrock1303]

And the emblem? Cant figure out how to

[@AudiC7Owners]

It just pops in. If it is aftermarket there may be a way to secure it from the back, but usually it just has retainer clips.

[@JackLe1127]

You have surprisingly nimble chipmunks working on your car

[@quentinr1]

Any idea where I can get some aftermarket audi rs7 fog light grill inserts? One came off new one is $340. I see alot for rs5 and rs6

[@AudiC7Owners]

Maybe try to call autohaas or lifetime Audi

[@quentinr1]

@@AudiC7Owners your the man. Keep up the good content 👌🏽

[@drock5118]

Im watching this to figure out R&I's for bumper repaint. I could be wrong but that sounds like the guy from the Refinish Network?

[@AudiC7Owners]

You mean the voice in the video? If so, it not lol.

[@mortaraa]

I really enjoyed watching your install video, man I wished you lived closer I’d pay you major bucks to put it in!, however I have one question if you could it answer for me… I am not a DIY’er so I will need to have this installed. You stated that you had to make the hole larger for the Night Vision Camera, and that has me a bit concerned that the installer may screw it up, I do not have Night Vision, but I do have a front parking camera. so my question is are these the same thing or do I have nothing to worry about. The place where I bought the Grill did have an option for “Front Camera”…

[@AudiC7Owners]

Honestly you need to take the grill to your installer & see what they think you need to have done.

[@mandeepvirk163]

Would this also work for 2017 A7?? same steps?

[@AudiC7Owners]

It would be very similar, but not exactly the same. But the same basic steps should apply.

[@thephototank5410]

Just wondering if you have any tips or advice on how to remove the lower front spoiler without removing the front bumper?

[@AudiC7Owners]

These bumpers don't have front spoilers from factory. If yours has one, then it is aftermarket & is likely held on by screws & double sided tape.

[@ricardogarri9696]

Kind of a dumb related but not so related question, where do you place your jack stands without hurting the plastic underside of the side skirts if you are using the front jacking point to lift the car?

[@AudiC7Owners]

We actually have a video showing how to do that. Check out our videos to find out 👍🏻

[@ricardogarri9696]

@@AudiC7Owners Thank you! Can you post a link, please? I didn't find it in your list of videos.

[@AudiC7Owners]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqTOcmVpacihaLs

[@mandykelley2745]

My bumper and grill were busted by a deer Sunday. My question is: when the bumper is removed for repainting/replacement, will the distance sensors being removed cause it to need recalibrated if the battery is disabled? None of my sensors were damaged and I’m afraid to let the local body shop do anything that will mess them up. This is my third animal impact in this car. I have had so much trouble with my ACC going out because of poor work getting everything back where it belongs. I’m 2.5 hours from an Audi shop and am trying to avoid that drive. Thanks

[@AudiC7Owners]

They shouldn't, but if insurance is covering everything I'd have it done under insurance anyways

[@mandykelley2745]

Thanks!!

[@toddhalstead5038]

Is there anyway to remove the Audi rings from the grill without removing the entire front bumper?

[@AudiC7Owners]

You can pry it out carefully

[@Blickybobbie]

Did the grill specifically come with the night vision bracket?

[@AudiC7Owners]

You move your bracket from your oem grille to this one, but it was designed to be a direct bolt on for the NV

[@mattnj8080]

Just out of curiosity as this will be my first time lifting it up. Where exactly did you place the jack stands as there is a lot of plastic down there?

[@AudiC7Owners]

We actually have a video on that too if you browse through them.

[@HeathPaulat]

@@AudiC7Owners I looked for a video for placing a front jack stand and couldn't find one. Where did you place that front jack stand in this video? Looks to be behind the jack point since your jack is on the jack point.

[@AudiC7Owners]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqTOcmVpacihaLs

[@djregg_7182]

Hello is it possible to do this to an 06 Audi A6 and if so what year bumper would I need to purchase? Thanks for the help

[@AudiC7Owners]

I honestly have no idea. That is a completely different generation of car.

[@djregg_7182]

@@AudiC7Owners Okay I figured that but I was hoping my search would be a bit easier thank you anyway

[@tbbigrocker149]

You ROCKED the install, but I think I'll let someone else have this headache

[@AudiC7Owners]

Honestly it isn't terrible

[@tbbigrocker149]

@@AudiC7Owners It's not, IF you have a garage and the peripherals to get it done.🤣. I think I'm going to let Apex Tune handle if. Opps, was that a PLUG?

[@AudiC7Owners]

You in the Raleigh area? Apex is a good shop, but there are a ton of awesome Audi people that would probably help you do the install at one of their houses.

[@tbbigrocker149]

@@AudiC7Owners I'm in Fayetteville, Apex is the closest Audi shop, I mostly have my work done at Audi Raleigh. But as of late they've made some mistakes that has tarnished what used to be a STELLAR reputation. I'm a bit gun shy about doing work on the car at other than a reputable shop. this thing run 182+, ran out of road. so it needs to done right and tight

[@AudiC7Owners]

Apex or BFI. If you come to wilmington there is Audub Motorsport.

[@Krsonecf]

I’ve got an C7 A7 and I’m looking for a RS style grill with night vision like yours. I looked for your seller’s name on eBay but looks like they don’t exist anymore unless I’m typing something in wrong. Any idea of a company or seller that may sell a similar grill to yours? Most that I’ve seen just have mess within the Audi rings instead of the backing plate.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Here you go. If they don't have what you want send them a message www.ebay.com/str/stonecarbon?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5337464680&customid=&toolid=10001

[@Krsonecf]

@@AudiC7Owners thank you!

[@AudiC7Owners]

No problem!

[@matias7497]

Just ordered my grill for my A7!!!

[@AudiC7Owners]

Nice! There are some differences with the A7 but nothing major.

[@matias7497]

@@AudiC7Owners Sweet! also still looking forward to your suspension vids!!

[@AudiC7Owners]

I just ordered the control arms, strut mounts, & engine mounts today!

[@amyzhangtopautoparts]

how about your a7 GRILL?

[@matias7497]

@@amyzhangtopautoparts I got another comment with all my notes on that install. Other than that it went well.

[@jameswan670]

Just one question. Can i remove headlight without removing bumper?

[@AudiC7Owners]

No

[@vauns8329]

Thank you for the informative video! Was that Chiodos playing in the background at some point ??

[@AudiC7Owners]

More than likely. Love your GY!BE avatar 🤘🏻. I used to play drums for a post rock band.

[@vauns8329]

@@AudiC7Owners Thank you, Godspeed was one of the first bands that got me obsessed with post rock .

[@AudiC7Owners]

You will hear a lot of post rock in the background of my videos. My video on doing control arms has Jakob playing the entire time practically.

[@madlion8435]

Got my grill installed. How's your crash bar paint holding up?

[@AudiC7Owners]

Pretty well. I've re-sprayed it one time.

[@EatSleepLiveYT]

Hey do you have a link for the grille?

[@AudiC7Owners]

Check out www.canautoperformance.com That's where I get all of my exterior parts now 🤘🏻

[@Omarrrr]

if i’m getting a silver rs grille do u think I still need to paint the crash bar black or will it kinda like camouflage?

[@AudiC7Owners]

The honeycomb is silver?

[@Omarrrr]

@@AudiC7Owners Yessir

[@Omarrrr]

@@AudiC7Owners I really appreciate the response btw bro

[@AudiC7Owners]

If the honeycomb is silver I might not paint the crash bar

[@oldschoolebm666]

Great video. Boy. Lots of time and work. How much do you think the labor would cost to install it?

[@AudiC7Owners]

Really depends on what options your car has. Anywhere from 2-4 hours depending

[@LocklearFamilyAdventures]

What is the box to the right of the night vision camera with the white label?

[@AudiC7Owners]

To be honest I'm not exactly sure... I assume it has something to do with the NV system.

[@LocklearFamilyAdventures]

@@AudiC7Owners turns out its the homelink and that information is rather hard to come by lol thanks though

[@AudiC7Owners]

Nice! How did you figure that out

[@williamschneider5276]

Can you provide the link to get the grill?

[@AudiC7Owners]

These days I suggest you check out Canadian Auto Performance. Their grilles are excellent.

[@dankelsey9313]

Hello, good video...where did you get your grill from?

[@AudiC7Owners]

StoneCarbon2009 on Ebay

[@TheSteelerFan58]

This is a great walkthrough, man. I’m attempting this on my 2.0T after work. I’m sure it will be the same process minus night vision, front parking camera, and washer lines. Someone on the forums told me this can also be done by not taking off the front wheels and just turning the tire in while working on each respective side. I’m going to attempt this first and see if that works. When you went to reinstall the bumper, did the bumper clip back into place to allow the hardware to be reinstalled?

[@AudiC7Owners]

You can do it without removing the wheels. For me it was just easier to do it that way. And everything went back into place perfectly.

[@durimbuzhala63]

Is there an other alternative where I don't have to do anything for the camera (sorry for my bad English)

[@AudiC7Owners]

You would just need to skip the steps that involve the cameras.

[@durimbuzhala63]

@@AudiC7Owners My problem is that I have a camera, but I don't feel like cutting a hole for the camera because I can't do that

[@AudiC7Owners]

Then you will have to hire someone to do it because you can't install it otherwise. Unless you want to get rid of your camera.

[@durimbuzhala63]

@@AudiC7Owners okay , thank you very much

[@Injabsful]

Hi man , my question is , does all audis from 2011 to 2018 ar all hte same >? cause ebay states that grills start from 2012 to 2014 etc.. but it dosnt mention anywhere 2011 cars.. so im confused

[@AudiC7Owners]

No. In 2015 there was a face-lift which we refer to as C7.5's. 2011 was the last year of the C6's. The C7's were introduced in europe in 2011

[@Injabsful]

@@AudiC7Owners But my audi looks like c7 its not c6 its c7 it was manufactured in end of 2011 thats why im confused

[@AudiC7Owners]

Then you have a C7

[@Injabsful]

@@AudiC7Owners so than all the models fron 2011 to 2014 share the same grill and grill fittings i assume

[@AudiC7Owners]

No. Some A6 models in 2011 are C6's.in the USA, all 2011 models are C6's

[@madlion8435]

Is it true that you have to take your car into the dealership to have the adaptive cruise control recalibrated every time you take the bumper off?

[@AudiC7Owners]

No. Simply removing the bumper doesn't require recalibration. If you have any faults related to your autonomous systems then you will have to take it to the dealer or a Livan shop with the correct tools/equipment to recalibrate it.

[@madlion8435]

@@AudiC7Owners thank you for the quick response. I'm attempting the grill replacement today.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Good luck!

[@madlion8435]

@@AudiC7Owners 🤞🏽

[@AG-jg2od]

No jacking up the car or front wheels required to remove if you have digital inspection cable camera or your phone to hunt the deep 10mm bolt. Also no zip ties needed. It's important to start uncliping the grille from the bottom. Also side 10mm bolts doesn't need to be removed all the way, just loosened.

[@AudiC7Owners]

If your grill has never been removed before, the zip ties will be very useful. And having up the font of the car will make the entire job a lot easier overall, but if you don't want to do all that then that's up to you 👍🏻

[@AG-jg2od]

I did it yesterday without zip ties and jacking up the vehicle/removing front wheels. In my opinion, the job was easier avoiding these two steps. However, your video is extremely helpful, I would've done the job without it. Thanks for your vid!

[@AudiC7Owners]

No problem! Your car could have had the grill removed or worked on in the past as well if your aren't the first owner. I tried removing mine without the zip ties first and there was no way it would have worked haha.

[@ugurevmez3376]

the last screw on the rat box was long or short

[@crownpowerwashing]

Do you need to recalibrate any sensors or anything like that since bumper came off?

[@AudiC7Owners]

Did you watch the entire video?

[@crownpowerwashing]

@@AudiC7Owners yes but I didn't see you mention about it but I've seen on forums that some people say you need to

[@AudiC7Owners]

I mention in this video to disconnect the battery & leave everything off until reconnected so you don't have to recalibrate anything.

[@coreydomina7763]

We’re could I purchase that exact grill??

[@AudiC7Owners]

Look up the ebay seller StoneCarbon2009

[@clowdy1206]

Would it be the same for an S7?

[@AudiC7Owners]

It would be very similar. The S-cars may have a bumper tab that needs to be trimmed for correct fitment.

[@polymetrix8502]

how would you retrofit parking sensors into the grille?

[@AudiC7Owners]

I wouldn't. I'd buy a grille made for a car with parking sensors. They have to be aligned correctly.

[@polymetrix8502]

@@AudiC7Owners where could I find something like that

[@AudiC7Owners]

Canadian Auto Performance has them

[@zayaV6t]

you have to take bumper off? i don got all them sensors only 2

[@zayaV6t]

dont*

[@AudiC7Owners]

You can try to do it without removing the bumper, but it's a bitch to do. Taking the bumper off takes 20 mins tops

[@zayaV6t]

how do i get the the sensor to stay in

[@AudiC7Owners]

Which sensor?

[@diegoloro3229]

Ciao. Dove hai comperato la griglia?

[@AudiC7Owners]

StoneCarbon2009 su Ebay

[@ProLexHD]

Thank you so much for this video! Helped me alot! Changing the grille on my S6 c7,5 took 8(!!!) Hours... but completely worth it! The hardest part for me was getting the old grille out of the bumper, it did not want to come out😂 I used your zip tie method and that made it much easier, but it was a bit hard to see exactly where you placed the zip ties in the video, but i figured it out in the end. There was also a gray piece of styrofoam covering the entire crash bar behind the grille, i tried to put this back on but you could clearly see it through the new rs grille so i just removed it. Do you know if it has any purpose?

[@AudiC7Owners]

Glad the video helped! You don't need that foam so I'd just put it away for safe keeping

[@ProLexHD]

Great! Thank you! :)

[@LetsDIYIt]

I have a C7 S6 as well and am going to change my grill as the OEM chrome is bubbling. Was the process from the A6 in this video the exact same?

[@ProLexHD]

@@LetsDIYIt yes it should be the same👍 Mine was the same except for two bolts behind the front bumper that was different to get to because i have the c7,5. Other than that, 100% like the video! If you have a c7 s6 and not c7,5 then everything should be the same as the video!

[@LetsDIYIt]

@@ProLexHD Thank you. Yeah, I have a C7 S6 (2013). I appreciate your reply.

[@johnng5016]

great job. how many hrs in total?

[@AudiC7Owners]

Probably about 4 hours having never done it before

[@RTVAirsoft]

Hey do you have a link? Awesome vid btw helps a lot

[@AudiC7Owners]

Just google "StoneCarbon2009 Ebay Store" and check out what he has available.

[@cameronlehmann1948]

Are there also two 10mm bolts on the drivers side?

[@AudiC7Owners]

Each side is the same

[@cameronlehmann1948]

@@AudiC7Owners also do you think you needed a screwdriver to help separate the grille from the bumper if you had taken off the the two screws?

[@AudiC7Owners]

Be careful using a screwdriver as that can damage the parts easily.

[@cameronlehmann1948]

@@AudiC7Owners so just use a trim tool?

[@AudiC7Owners]

And zip ties to help

[@thewiseguy7100]

You should do a video on changing the spark plugs. I have a 2016 Audi A7, and we both have the same engine.

[@AudiC7Owners]

That will actually be one of our next videos

[@thewiseguy7100]

Audi C7 Owners International Sweer, please be sure to mention how much Lb of torque for the spark plugs , thank you

[@AudiC7Owners]

@@thewiseguy7100 We will cover all of that

[@rezz578]

Why is the channel not got many subscribers??

[@AudiC7Owners]

It's a new channel. I'm happy with the way it's progressing. I just hope the videos help people.

[@rezz578]

@@AudiC7Owners well, you have yourself a subscriber! Your video was the most informative I've yet to see. Thank you. I hope it goes well for you!

[@AudiC7Owners]

Much appreciated!

[@jameswan670]

Which year C7?

[@AudiC7Owners]

This grille fits 2012-2015 C7 A6's

[@exenity3383]

why does he only talk into the left side of the mic, i dont hear his voice on the right

[@AudiC7Owners]

To be honest I'm not sure why it did that. I've never noticed that until you mentioned it... And now I will never not notice it 😂

[@exenity3383]

@@AudiC7Owners haha, things can happen. love the look of your car. thanks for making these video's, its easy to follow and its very usefull. i hope that there will be another video soon. good luck with moving!

[@AudiC7Owners]

There will be more, but I'm having an unexpected engine issue in in the middle of resolving. I will post about it soon.

[@exenity3383]

good luck fixing it! Looking forward to the content.

[@9robish]

After remove the bumper, did you have problems with the ACC ? Any defaults?

[@marcocatalano1128]

Did you know they have your video to use as a reference on a website that sells those RS6 grilles? You getting royalty? Lol

[@AudiC7Owners]

Lol which website? I know a few places use it. Since it's on KZbin it is public domain I suppose

[@marcocatalano1128]

German Auto Accessories. I’m thinking of getting the silver mesh to match my hyper white wheels. Thanks for the video. Will attempt to do this in the next couple weeks. You have any other mod videos?

[@KingOfNy9]

Will all A6s needed to be painted??

[@AudiC7Owners]

Painted?

[@KingOfNy9]

@@AudiC7Owners the crash bar... the silver bar behind the grille.

[@AudiC7Owners]

Oh! Yes if you are putting a honeycomb grille on. It's not required, but it looks better so you don't see a silver bar behind the grille

[@KingOfNy9]

@@AudiC7Owners it comes silver not black??

[@AudiC7Owners]

My heat exchanger is black. Is yours silver?

[@badjoe614]

Sound isn’t right left balanced just an FYI. The right sound is garbled

[@AudiC7Owners]

I know about the balance issue (first video I've ever made) but there is no garble sound on my end.

[@maxapollo1]

Was your wife driving that car ...all those scratches under the bumper :)

[@AudiC7Owners]

I'm the 3rd owner 👍🏻

[@maxapollo1]

@@AudiC7Owners ok your forgiven lol

[@josebanuelos4963]

Remove drivers front pallel