Audi Q3: Component Location Overview - Passenger Compartment Trim

1 - Cover
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - C-Pillar Trim Panel".
2 - Rear Sill Panel Strip
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Rear Sill Panel Strip".
3 - Lower B-Pillar Trim Panel
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - B-Pillar Trim Panel".
4 - Upper B-Pillar Trim Panel
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - B-Pillar Trim Panel".
5 - Front Sill Panel Strip
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Front Sill Panel Strip".
6 - Upper A-Pillar Trim Panel
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - A-Pillar Trim Panel".
7 - A-Pillar Gap Cover
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Front Sill Panel Strip".
8 - Footrest/Floor Covering
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Foot Rest and Carpet".
9 - C-Pillar Trim Panel
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - C-Pillar Trim Panel".
10 - D-Pillar Trim Panel
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - D-Pillar Trim Panel".
Overview - Sill Panel Strip
Overview - Front Sill Panel Strip

1 - Clip
- Replace any damaged or deformed clips
- install inside the body
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the gap cover.
2 - A-Pillar Gap Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing".
- Clip in the upper A-pillar trim and the front sill panel
- Stretch the door seal lip over
3 - Operating Lever
- Hood release cable
- Driver side only
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.55; Hood; Hood Release Lever, Removing and
Installing.
- Push off the bracket mount and secure with clip.
4 - Expanding Clip
5 - Front Sill Panel Strip
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing".
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over
6 - Clip
- Quantity: 3
- Insert in the sill panel strip
- Remove the clips left in the mounting points of the body and use for
installation in the sill panel strip
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the sill panel strip.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
Overview - Rear Sill Panel Strip

1 - Clip
- Insert in the sill panel strip
2 - Rear Sill Panel Strip
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing".
- Place the sill panel strip in the belt guide and the C-pillar trim.
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over
3 - Clip
- Insert in the sill panel strip
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the sill panel strip.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
4 - Clip
- insert in the sill panel strip
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the sill panel strip.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
5 - Clip
- insert in the sill panel strip
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the sill panel strip.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
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1 - Lower Clamp
Without hooks
Replace damaged or deformed clips
Insert in the trim panel
Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T4028
Front Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Removing
- Remove the instrument pane
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Pry Lever -80-200-
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Removing
WARNING
Follow all safety precautions when working with
pyrotechnic componen
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Note
When the High Pressure Sensor -G65- is removed, the cooling
output cannot be checked. The Climatronic Control Module
-J255-/A/C Control Module -J301- control head does not switch on
the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor. Refer to Vehicle
Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fau
Removing
- Remove the relay and fuse panel and move them to the side
with the wires still connected. Refer to
→ Chapter "Relay and Fuse Panel B -SB- in the E-Box, Removing
and Installing".
- Release the retaining tabs in direction of
-arrows-.
- If equipped, push the