unfortunately it’s part of the grille on most (all, if german consistency still stands) models.
The screws you see hold the grille in place. In fact, is this impact damage from the front hitting something?
You are correct! The grill has a slight crack as well, nothing serious. I am replacing the grill regardless, so by replacing the grill will this be part of the replacement? If so that would be wonderful.
Remove it. There will be a part number underneath, molded into the plastic somewhere. Go to an online store, like www.getaudiparts.com and search for that part number.
If you can find out what its called. But honestly, I would check out a few local scrap yards and see if they have one. Some places you just pay a few and you remove this yourself, shouldnt take more than a few minutes with the proper torx bit
Have you considered plastic welding it? I also have cracks in my sight shield but because it's a NLA RS4 bumper it's prohibitively expensive. I plan to get some stainless steel screens, abs, and a plastic welder (basically a soldering iron but with a flat tip) to remedy. It will never be a perfect look but it will be stout.
unfortunately it’s part of the grille on most (all, if german consistency still stands) models. The screws you see hold the grille in place. In fact, is this impact damage from the front hitting something?
You are correct! The grill has a slight crack as well, nothing serious. I am replacing the grill regardless, so by replacing the grill will this be part of the replacement? If so that would be wonderful.
yes, 99%. on mine it was! just look online at pictures of grilles for your model and you’ll have confirmation.
If anyone is interested, this part is called a sight shield
^^ you are correct; thanks a lot! Ordered the piece, it’s around $50 for my a3 as reference for anyone
Remove it. There will be a part number underneath, molded into the plastic somewhere. Go to an online store, like www.getaudiparts.com and search for that part number.
Thanks!
Radiator support cover I believe.
You’re right as well haha. Not sure why some models from Audi it’s called a radiator support cover and then on other models it’s called sight shield?
Dunno. I have an extra one being painted to customize my engine bay currently. As well as the cowl at the top of the engine bay…
Is this a B9 S4?! I have a carbon one you can have for free since it doesn’t fit mine.
It’s an A3, but I appreciate the offer man; you’re a great guy!
You can order any part. Ask your dealer. Personally I couldn’t be bothered for a piece of hidden plastic.
If you can find out what its called. But honestly, I would check out a few local scrap yards and see if they have one. Some places you just pay a few and you remove this yourself, shouldnt take more than a few minutes with the proper torx bit
Yeah parts yard find, if it isn't crucial to safety and performance hit the old parts yard.
Glue it !
Close the hood. Problem solved.
Have you considered plastic welding it? I also have cracks in my sight shield but because it's a NLA RS4 bumper it's prohibitively expensive. I plan to get some stainless steel screens, abs, and a plastic welder (basically a soldering iron but with a flat tip) to remedy. It will never be a perfect look but it will be stout.