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I know I was scheduling the install for this mod on my 1st Driveway/Garage GTG...But I couldn't wait...Probably better this way in that when I have my Driveway/Garage GTG (Still gonna happen like 3rd or 4th Weekend of April), I can better be prepared to help others 
Well anyways, first of all many thanks to LunarDDS for the assistance on the phone and the link tips...Greatly Appreciated by me.
<center><big><b><u><i>APR</i> SNUB MOUNT INSTALL for B6/3.0L</u></b></big>
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54% 3A%3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5874862ot1lsi"></center>
<u>Links</u>:
Here is the FMIC Guide from Eurocode Tuning. >>> <a href="http://www.ecodetuning.com/fmic.pdf">Bumper Removal Reference</a>
Where I got the <i>APR</i> Snub. >>> <a href="http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?make=Audi&engine=V6%2030v&model=B 6%20A4&submodel=Quattro&category=Drivetrain&subcat egory=Mounts">ECStuning</a>
<u>Discussion</u>:
The stock engine snub mount is somewhat soft in comparison to the new <i>APR</i>.
Shown here is how pliable and soft the stock snub is:
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5874869ot1lsi">
How does that translate to the ride, feel and drivability of the car?
According to <i>ECS & APR</i>:
<small>"<i>APR's</i> Snub Mount Upgrade replaces the front engine mount on the car. This mount enhances upshifting and downshifting, reduces driveline shock, and helps power transfer by taking up excess drivetrain slack."</small>
Before the new snub install, I was experiencing much slop in how my shifting was feeling
and really a "not very positive" engangement of power, if I were to say.
This observation was very clear once I was able to drive in Clean's B6...His shifting was
very positive and not sloppy...Very Firm in engagement of power in the driveline.
<u><Results</u>:
After the install, I took it for a spirited test run, and the result was very very noticable...
NO MORE SLOP and very positive. <i>ECS & APR</i> were right in stating the above...BRAVO !!!
<u>Install</u>:
1. Block rear tires
2. Place entire front of vehicle on jack stands.
3. Lay out carpet or thick blanket to ease install and make oneself more comfortable.
4. Part 1 to remove underbelly pan.
Remove screws, (5)-Metal and (3)-plastic.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5866%3B78ot1lsi">
5. Part 2 to remove underbelly pan.
Remove screws in front wheel wells that secure right & left flanks of the underbelly pan.
(4)-Plastic.
Here is 1 of 2 plastic screws in wheel well.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5866%3B58ot1lsi">
6. Remove Left & Right Light Assemblies.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54% 3A%3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5866%3B84ot1lsi">
7. Remove Left & Right Fog Grilles.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/3423975523232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A%3 DXROQDF%3E232368%3B535767ot1lsi">
<u>Headlight Assembly & Bumper Removal Tools</u>:
Flat Head Screwdriver
3/8" Extension
Torx Drivers, Switchblade
7mm Allen Wrench
1/4" & 3/8" Ratchet Wrenches
Torx Socket
10mm Socket
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp4%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E558%3E459%3E WSNRCG%3D3232896779337nu0mrj">
8. Part 1 to remove bumper.
Remove (3)-10mm nuts on the inside of each fender, underneath the headlights that secure the bumper.
Shown here on the right fender
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54% 3A%3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5866%3B9%3Aot1lsi">
(6)-10mm Nuts, total
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5866%3B%3A9ot1lsi">
9. Part 2 to remove bumper.
Remove torx screw behind each wheel well liner adjacent to fender lip and front lowers.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp64%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5866%3B%3C2ot1lsi">
10. Part 3 to remove bumper.
Carefully and gently pry lower away from fender.
Both left and right lower requires seperation.
Carefully work it till it begins to seperate.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp4%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E558%3E459%3E WSNRCG%3D3232896778%3C%3B8nu0mrj">
11. Part 4 to remove bumper.
Using a 7mm Allen Wrench, loosen (but do not completely remove) each
bolt on the right and left side. Bolts are located inside Fog Grille Opening here:
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp64%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5866%3B%3B8ot1lsi">
12. Part 5 to remove bumper.
Carefully guide entire bumper assembly away from the raw front end of the car.
13. Set bumper on blanket immediately in front of car.
14. Remove quick connect light harnesses.
(2)-Total.
15. Clamp shut/off the bumper squirter hose to prevent draining while working.
Place bucket benneth hose to catch residual drips.
16. Remove bumper squirter hose at the quick connect.
17. Place belly pan, bumper assembly, light assembly, fog grilles and all the nuts, bolts and tools for bumper removal aside in a safe place, out of the way.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54% 3A%3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A586%3A235ot1lsi">
Bumper Removed and Ready for Snub Removal/Install
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A586%3A259ot1lsi"><img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A586%3A266ot1lsi">
18. Loosen till almost removed (DO NOT REMOVE) top torx 45s bolts on both right and left bumper support brackets.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp7%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E558%3E459%3E WSNRCG%3D323289677936%3Cnu0mrj">
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54% 3A%3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A586%3A292ot1lsi">
19. Remove bottom (2)-torx 45s bolts on both right and left bumper support brackets.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp45%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A58748%3A2ot1lsi">
20. Remove fender/front torx screw from left and right sides.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A586%3A286ot1lsi">
21. Firmly seperate lower front end from framwork.
Top of front is still attached...
And that's okay for this snub install.
Lower front should move 2"-5" away from frame to facilitate snub removal/install.
22. Get underneath front of car and locate snub mount and snub mount brackets.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp64%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A586%3A296ot1lsi">
23. While on back, use knees to aid in moving front outward to create space for rachet/socket.
24. Remove front snub mount bracket bolts. (4)-13mm
25. Remove engine snub mount bracket bolts. (3)- Allen Bolts.
26. Pull entire snub assembly out.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp7%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E558%3E459%3E WSNRCG%3D3232896783968nu0mrj">
27. Before pull off Stock Snub, study orientation of snub.
Installation of new snub MUST be oriented identically.
Also note the there is a back and front side to the snubs...
Follow that orientation also.
28. Remove stock snub w/screwdriver.
29. Press new snub on.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5874882ot1lsi">
30. Re-Assemble of entire project in Reverse Order.
31. Use Thread Lock on all critical bolts.
(Snub Mount Bracket Bolts & Bumper Bracket Bolts)
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A587488%3Aot1lsi">
None needed for Bumper...
Bumper has locking top plate.
32. Do NOT final tighten front snub mount bracket till engine is warm. Reassemble all except under belly pan.
33. When engine is warm, adjust front snub mount bracket so that equal space all around between snub and front bracket cup.
Tighten all bolts.
34. Reinstall under belly pan.
<center><b><big><u>FINISHED</u> !!!
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5874893ot1lsi"></big></b></center>
Sorry for some blurry pics.
Whatcha guys think !!!
Hard work but worth every dime, IMHO.
Well anyways, first of all many thanks to LunarDDS for the assistance on the phone and the link tips...Greatly Appreciated by me.
<center><big><b><u><i>APR</i> SNUB MOUNT INSTALL for B6/3.0L</u></b></big>
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54% 3A%3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5874862ot1lsi"></center>
<u>Links</u>:
Here is the FMIC Guide from Eurocode Tuning. >>> <a href="http://www.ecodetuning.com/fmic.pdf">Bumper Removal Reference</a>
Where I got the <i>APR</i> Snub. >>> <a href="http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?make=Audi&engine=V6%2030v&model=B 6%20A4&submodel=Quattro&category=Drivetrain&subcat egory=Mounts">ECStuning</a>
<u>Discussion</u>:
The stock engine snub mount is somewhat soft in comparison to the new <i>APR</i>.
Shown here is how pliable and soft the stock snub is:
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5874869ot1lsi">
How does that translate to the ride, feel and drivability of the car?
According to <i>ECS & APR</i>:
<small>"<i>APR's</i> Snub Mount Upgrade replaces the front engine mount on the car. This mount enhances upshifting and downshifting, reduces driveline shock, and helps power transfer by taking up excess drivetrain slack."</small>
Before the new snub install, I was experiencing much slop in how my shifting was feeling
and really a "not very positive" engangement of power, if I were to say.
This observation was very clear once I was able to drive in Clean's B6...His shifting was
very positive and not sloppy...Very Firm in engagement of power in the driveline.
<u><Results</u>:
After the install, I took it for a spirited test run, and the result was very very noticable...
NO MORE SLOP and very positive. <i>ECS & APR</i> were right in stating the above...BRAVO !!!
<u>Install</u>:
1. Block rear tires
2. Place entire front of vehicle on jack stands.
3. Lay out carpet or thick blanket to ease install and make oneself more comfortable.
4. Part 1 to remove underbelly pan.
Remove screws, (5)-Metal and (3)-plastic.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5866%3B78ot1lsi">
5. Part 2 to remove underbelly pan.
Remove screws in front wheel wells that secure right & left flanks of the underbelly pan.
(4)-Plastic.
Here is 1 of 2 plastic screws in wheel well.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5866%3B58ot1lsi">
6. Remove Left & Right Light Assemblies.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54% 3A%3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5866%3B84ot1lsi">
7. Remove Left & Right Fog Grilles.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/3423975523232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A%3 DXROQDF%3E232368%3B535767ot1lsi">
<u>Headlight Assembly & Bumper Removal Tools</u>:
Flat Head Screwdriver
3/8" Extension
Torx Drivers, Switchblade
7mm Allen Wrench
1/4" & 3/8" Ratchet Wrenches
Torx Socket
10mm Socket
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp4%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E558%3E459%3E WSNRCG%3D3232896779337nu0mrj">
8. Part 1 to remove bumper.
Remove (3)-10mm nuts on the inside of each fender, underneath the headlights that secure the bumper.
Shown here on the right fender
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54% 3A%3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5866%3B9%3Aot1lsi">
(6)-10mm Nuts, total
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5866%3B%3A9ot1lsi">
9. Part 2 to remove bumper.
Remove torx screw behind each wheel well liner adjacent to fender lip and front lowers.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp64%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5866%3B%3C2ot1lsi">
10. Part 3 to remove bumper.
Carefully and gently pry lower away from fender.
Both left and right lower requires seperation.
Carefully work it till it begins to seperate.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp4%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E558%3E459%3E WSNRCG%3D3232896778%3C%3B8nu0mrj">
11. Part 4 to remove bumper.
Using a 7mm Allen Wrench, loosen (but do not completely remove) each
bolt on the right and left side. Bolts are located inside Fog Grille Opening here:
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp64%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5866%3B%3B8ot1lsi">
12. Part 5 to remove bumper.
Carefully guide entire bumper assembly away from the raw front end of the car.
13. Set bumper on blanket immediately in front of car.
14. Remove quick connect light harnesses.
(2)-Total.
15. Clamp shut/off the bumper squirter hose to prevent draining while working.
Place bucket benneth hose to catch residual drips.
16. Remove bumper squirter hose at the quick connect.
17. Place belly pan, bumper assembly, light assembly, fog grilles and all the nuts, bolts and tools for bumper removal aside in a safe place, out of the way.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54% 3A%3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A586%3A235ot1lsi">
Bumper Removed and Ready for Snub Removal/Install
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A586%3A259ot1lsi"><img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A586%3A266ot1lsi">
18. Loosen till almost removed (DO NOT REMOVE) top torx 45s bolts on both right and left bumper support brackets.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp7%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E558%3E459%3E WSNRCG%3D323289677936%3Cnu0mrj">
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54% 3A%3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A586%3A292ot1lsi">
19. Remove bottom (2)-torx 45s bolts on both right and left bumper support brackets.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp45%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A58748%3A2ot1lsi">
20. Remove fender/front torx screw from left and right sides.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A586%3A286ot1lsi">
21. Firmly seperate lower front end from framwork.
Top of front is still attached...
And that's okay for this snub install.
Lower front should move 2"-5" away from frame to facilitate snub removal/install.
22. Get underneath front of car and locate snub mount and snub mount brackets.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp64%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A586%3A296ot1lsi">
23. While on back, use knees to aid in moving front outward to create space for rachet/socket.
24. Remove front snub mount bracket bolts. (4)-13mm
25. Remove engine snub mount bracket bolts. (3)- Allen Bolts.
26. Pull entire snub assembly out.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp7%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E558%3E459%3E WSNRCG%3D3232896783968nu0mrj">
27. Before pull off Stock Snub, study orientation of snub.
Installation of new snub MUST be oriented identically.
Also note the there is a back and front side to the snubs...
Follow that orientation also.
28. Remove stock snub w/screwdriver.
29. Press new snub on.
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5874882ot1lsi">
30. Re-Assemble of entire project in Reverse Order.
31. Use Thread Lock on all critical bolts.
(Snub Mount Bracket Bolts & Bumper Bracket Bolts)
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A587488%3Aot1lsi">
None needed for Bumper...
Bumper has locking top plate.
32. Do NOT final tighten front snub mount bracket till engine is warm. Reassemble all except under belly pan.
33. When engine is warm, adjust front snub mount bracket so that equal space all around between snub and front bracket cup.
Tighten all bolts.
34. Reinstall under belly pan.
<center><b><big><u>FINISHED</u> !!!
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/34345%3A2723232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D54%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23237%3A5874893ot1lsi"></big></b></center>
Sorry for some blurry pics.
Whatcha guys think !!!
Hard work but worth every dime, IMHO.
