Audi Q3: Door, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Disconnect the door connector from the B-pillar. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Connectors.
Note
Secure the B-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.
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 B-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; Rear Door Trim Panels; Rear Door Trim 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; Rear Door Trim Panels; Rear Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
READ NEXT:
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 rear sill panel strip. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Passenger Compartment Trim; Sill
Panel Strip, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the u
Overview - Window Regulator
1 - Door
2 - Window Regulator
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Window Regulator, Removing and Installing".
3 - Nut
6 Nm
4 -&nbsSEE MORE:
Side Air Intake Trim, Removing and Installing, Audi RS Q3 through MY 2014
Removing
- Left: remove the front bumper cover. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Right: remove the front wheel housing liner and wheel
spoiler. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Wheel Housing Liner, Removing and Installing".
- Carefully remov
Passenger Occupant Detection System
Component Location Overview - Passenger Occupant Detection System
WARNING
The replacement part (service kit) for the passenger
occupant detection system is already precalibrated and must not
be separated under any circumstances. The service kit consists
of:
Passenger Occupant D