Audi Q3: Door, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Disconnect the door connector on the A-pillar. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Connectors.
Note
Secure the A-pillar in the area of the door arrester using adhesive tape, so that the paint will not be damaged.
- Remove the door arrester bolt -2-.
- Remove the cover caps -1- and -3- from the stud bolts.
- Remove the stud bolts -4- on the upper and lower door hinge.
Caution
There is a risk of damaging the paint.
Protect the painted surfaces on the door or on the side panel from damage.
- Carefully remove the door upward out of the door hinges.
Installing
- Gap dimensions.
- Tightening specification: Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Door".
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
Do not make any adjustments after installing the door.
Door Arrester, Removing and Installing
Removing
Note
Secure the A-pillar in the area of the door arrester using adhesive tape, so that the paint will not be damaged.
- Move the door window into the "closed" position.
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Front Door Panels; Front Door Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the lower speaker. Refer to → Communication; Rep. Gr.91; Component Location Overview - Sound System.
- Remove the door arrester bolt -arrow-.
- If equipped, remove the door arrester cover -1- from the door opening.
- Remove the bolt -arrows- and remove the door arrester -2- inward.
- Pull the rubber grommet -1- on the door arrester to the side slightly -A arrows-.
- Remove the rubber grommet from the door arrester -2--arrow B-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Push the rubber seal on the door arrester, while doing so pay attention to the allocation of the rubber seal.
- The name badge for the left or right side must be readable at the top.
- Install the lower speaker. Refer to → Communication; Rep. Gr.91; Component Location Overview - Sound System.
- Install the door trim panel. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Front Door Trim Panels; Front Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
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Door, Adjusting
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Gauge - Gap Adjustment -3371-
Door Adjustment Template -T40038 /16-
Check the height adjustment using the Door Adjustment
Template -T40038 /1
Inner Door Seal, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the upper A-pillar trim. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Passenger Compartment Trim;
A-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the front
Overview - Window Regulator
1 - Door
2 - Clip
For the window regulator cable
3 - Lower Double-Bolt
4 - Window Regulator
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter SEE MORE:
Side assist
Description
Applies to: vehicles with side assist
Fig. 110 Driving situations and displays in the exterior mirror
General information
Side assist monitors the blind spot and traffic behind
your vehicle and provides assistance when
you are changing lanes. If the system detects an
object approaching
Opening and closing the hood
The hood is released from inside the vehicle.
Fig. 144 Footwell: release lever
Fig. 145 Unlocked hood: lever
Observe the safety precautions.
Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from
the windshield. Otherwise the paint could be
damaged.
Opening the hood
With the door open, pull the lever
