OVERVIEW
Genuine rear bumper cover attachment hardware
The N-102-021-04 Genuine VW/Audi bolt secures the assigned upper mounting connection in the rear bumper cover and bracket assembly on the Audi configurations listed below. It replaces an individual original fastener at the cataloged attachment point, helping the correctly aligned cover remain secured to its intended mounting arrangement.
Technical details
- Factory part number: N-102-021-04.
- Nominal thread and fastener length specification: M5 × 12.
- Application: rear bumper cover and bracket hardware, catalog position 3.
- Hex-head fastener with a bearing surface beneath the head, as shown in the archive photograph.
- Supplied individually; confirm the number required for the specific repair.
The M5 × 12 designation describes the fastener specification. Correct replacement also depends on the original head seating arrangement, mounting location and mating thread. Similar-looking bolts elsewhere on the bumper assembly can have different lengths or thread sizes. Use the complete factory number when matching the original hardware.
Common reasons to replace
- A mounting bolt is missing following cover removal or previous body work.
- The hex head is rounded or damaged and can no longer be driven properly.
- The threads are crossed, stripped or otherwise damaged.
- The bolt is bent or its bearing surface no longer seats correctly.
- An incorrect substitute has been installed at the original attachment point.
Inspect the cover tab, bracket and threaded receiver before replacing the fastener. A new bolt cannot restore a cracked mounting tab or stripped receiver. Loose cover alignment can require repair of the associated mounting pieces as well as replacement hardware.
Vehicle fitment
These applications refer to the specified rear cover and bracket connection. Match the complete part number and original attachment point; this bolt is not assigned to every fastener position in the rear bumper assembly.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi TTS | 2016–2018 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline inline-four | 8S coupe; quattro; 6-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic | Rear bumper cover and bracket attachment, diagram position 3. Match original threaded receiver and complete part number. One bolt supplied. |
| Audi TTS | 2019–2023 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline inline-four | 8S coupe; quattro; 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic | Rear bumper cover and bracket attachment, diagram position 3. Match original threaded receiver and complete part number. One bolt supplied. |
| Audi TT RS | 2020 | 2.5L turbocharged gasoline inline-five | 8S coupe; quattro; 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic | Rear bumper cover and bracket attachment, diagram position 3. Match original threaded receiver and complete part number. One bolt supplied. |
Installation guidance
Follow the factory rear bumper cover removal and installation procedure for the exact model and equipment. Support and align the cover and its brackets before engaging the fastener. Start the bolt carefully by hand in the intended receiver so the threads engage correctly.
Use the correct hex tool and the tightening instruction specified for this attachment. Do not use the bolt to draw a displaced bracket or damaged cover tab into position. Recheck that the cover is seated, all required mounting hardware is present and adjacent trim is fitted correctly after assembly.
Ordering information
This listing supplies one genuine bolt. The bumper cover, brackets, clips, threaded receiver and a complete installation kit are not included. The seven listing images repeat the available original archive photograph with distinct descriptive text; they show the same item rather than a seven-piece hardware set.