Center Grille. Removing and Installing, Audi Q3 Offroad
Removing
- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Noise Insulation".
- Remove the front bumper cover end plate. Refer to → Chapter "Front Bumper Cover End Plate, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Disconnect the connector -4- and set aside the bracket -3- with the Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17-.
- Loosen the catch -2- on the upper side of the reinforcement brace -1-.
- Remove the reinforcement brace.
Note
The catches are not accessible.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Install the front bumper cover end plate. Refer to → Chapter "Front Bumper Cover End Plate, Removing and Installing".
Center Grille, Removing and Installing, Audi Q3 S Line through MY 2014
Removing
- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Noise Insulation".
- Remove the front bumper cover end plate. Refer to → Chapter "Front Bumper Cover End Plate, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Disconnect the connector -5- and set aside the bracket -4- with the Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17-.
- Lift the tab -2- and unlock the tabs -1-.
- Remove the center grille -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Center Grille, Removing and Installing, Audi Q3 from MY 2015
Removing
- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Noise Insulation".
- Remove the front bumper cover end plate. Refer to → Chapter "Front Bumper Cover End Plate, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Set the bracket -4- with the Outside Air Temperature Sensor - G17- to the side.
- Release the tab -1- and lift up the securing tab -2- slightly.
- Remove the center grille -3- toward the front.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
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Bumper Cover Lower Section, Removing and Installing, Audi Q3
Removing
- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the front bumper cover end plate. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front
Molded Foam Part, Removing and Installing, Audi Q3 through MY 2014
Removing
- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Guide the molded foam piece -2-
at the top out of the bracket -arrow-
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Air Intake Grille Trim, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the air intake grille. Refer to
→ Chapter "Air Intake Grille, Removing and Installing, Vehicles
through MY 2014".
- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to
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Ball Joint, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Puller - Ball Joint -3287A-
Digital Torque Wrench -VAG1756A-
Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 18mm -VAG1332/10-
Removing
- Loosen drive axle bolt on the wheel hub. Refer to
→ Chapter "Drive Axle Threaded Connection, Lo
Component Overview - Run-Flat Tire (PAX)
Caution
It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire
pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.
Note
Be careful not to scratch off the glued- on wheel trim on
these rims.
The surface of the wheel trim is very sensitive.
The rim will have be replaced if the wheel