Limoncello Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 I want to retrofit the 06+ bumper and grille to my 05 A8 , After searching the web i have so much conflicting information that im more confused than when i started. I want to get a definitive list of parts together before i start. of course i need the Bumper and grille set then the parts for the new front, fog grilles etc and probably the washer jets not sure if i need new fogs but do you need to change the bonnet and headlamps ?(I have Bi Xennons) they look the same to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limoncello Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 having just said that there was confusing info I have just found this post from 2008 by craigyb which i would count as the best source of info. though this is to a 2008 spec from what i guess would be the already facelifted 2005 model to a 2008, it still doesnt answer my question if i need a bonnet and new headlights from my pf 2005 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This roughly what is need to facelift a 2005/7 car to 2008, should give you an idea. The lights are the same front and back. A8 Facelifting Description Part Number Left Fog map 4E0 941 699 B Right Fog lamp 4E0 941 700 B Left fog Grill 4E0 807 679 A Righ Fog Grill 4E0 807 680 A Front Bumper 4E0 807 105 R GRU Number plate 4E0 807 285 AD T94 Grill no ACC 4E0 853 651 BE T94 Fog sockets x2 3D0 941 165 A Paint work - Total for front Labour at 3 hours -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W12 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) I have a 2004 W12 and have done a 2009 S8 facelift to see - straight swap! PS. am selling the car please see thread in marketplace section Edited October 20, 2010 by W12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) Maybe you have, but all W12's came with a single frame grill so it doesn't answer the questions. My understanding is it is not a straight swap for split grill to single frame. I found a thread on navplus.us but it's only a single post, but it does mention painting the new hood (bonnet) and bumper, which makes sense. Edited October 20, 2010 by craigyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limoncello Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 thanks Craig I guess i can live with finding a hood, but if i have to change the lights its gooing to be a pain, i dont want to run in to rewiring and harnesses etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 If you change the lights for the same type, ie halogen split grill to halogen single frame then the wiring should be identical. I have not seen any mention of having to replace the lights, but it does make sense that you would if the bumper/bonnet has different cutouts for lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limoncello Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 it does make sense , puts the cost up quite a bit, even if the the lights do fit, i have xenons, so that can be a grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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