Audi Q3: Disposal
Front Shock Absorbers, Venting and Emptying
Method A - Venting through Drill Holes
- Secure gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vise, with piston rod facing down.
WARNING
Wear protective eyewear while drilling.
Note
Gas escapes when drilling.
- Drill a 3 mm (0.12 in) hole -arrow A- through the shock absorber outer tube.
- Continue drilling until the tube inside is drilled through, approximately 25 mm (1 in) deep.
- Drill a second 6 mm (0.24 in) hole -arrow B- through the outer and inner shock absorber tubes.
- Hold shock absorber over appropriate container for catching oil and move piston rod repeatedly through entire stroke until no more oil flows out.
Method B - Open with Pipe Cutter
WARNING
Wear protective eyewear when drilling or sawing.
Note
Gas escapes when drilling or sawing.
- Drill a 3 mm (0.12 in) hole -arrow- through the shock absorber outer tube or saw through the tube wall.
- Attach a pipe cutter (for example a 150/3 Stahlwille Express) as shown in illustration, and cut through outer shock absorber tube.
- Pull the piston rod upward, hold the inner shock absorber tube in place with pliers and push it downward so that it remains in the outer shock absorber tube when the piston rod is slowly raised.
- Remove the piston rod from the shock absorber inner tube.
- Empty the shock absorber tube.
Rear Shock Absorbers, Venting and Emptying
Method A - Venting through Drill Holes
- Secure gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vise, with piston rod facing down.
WARNING
Wear protective eyewear while drilling.
- Drill a 3 mm (0.12 in) hole -arrow A- through the shock absorber outer tube.
Note
Gas escapes when drilling.
- Continue drilling until the tube inside is drilled through, approximately 25 mm (1 in) deep.
- Drill a second 6 mm (0.24 in) hole -arrow B- through the outer and inner shock absorber tubes.
- Hold shock absorber over appropriate container for catching oil and move piston rod repeatedly through entire stroke until no more oil flows out.
Method B - Open with Pipe Cutter
WARNING
Wear protective eyewear when drilling or sawing.
- Drill a 3 mm (0.12 in) hole diameter through the shock absorber outer tube or saw through the tube wall.
Note
Gas escapes when drilling or sawing.
- Attach a pipe cutter (for example a 150/3 Stahlwille Express) as shown in illustration, and cut through outer shock absorber tube.
- Pull the piston rod upward, hold the inner shock absorber tube in place with pliers and push it downward so that it remains in the outer shock absorber tube when the piston rod is slowly raised.
- Remove the piston rod from the shock absorber inner tube.
- Empty the shock absorber tube.
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Tensioning Strap -T10038-
- Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149-
- Maha Shock Absorber Tester -VAS1990- or
- Suspension Strut Test Bed -VAS6636- or
- Suspension Strut Test Bed VAS6640 -VAS6640-
- Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
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Overview - Subframe
Caution
There is a risk of damaging the subframe threaded
connection threads on the body.
The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened
or tightened with an impact wrench.
A
Subframe without Steering Gear, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Removing
Note
Subframe
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Fuses
Replacing fuses
Fig. 171 Left side of the engine compartment: fuse cover 1
Fig. 172 Left side of the cockpit: storage compartment
(left-hand drive) 2 or storage compartment (right-hand
drive) 3
Fuses are installed in various locations in your vehicle.
The following information only lists fuses
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General Information
Before beginning balancing, the following requirements must
be fulfilled.
Tire inflation pressure must be OK.
The tire tread must not be worn down on one side and should
be at least 4 mm deep.
The tire must not have any flat spots.
It is not possible to balance a flat spot.
The ti
