Audi Q3: Front Pull Handle, Removing and Installing

Front Pull Handle, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the armrest. Refer to → Chapter "Front Armrest, Removing and Installing".

- Disconnect the connector for the window regulator control head.

- Driver side: disconnect the connector for the Mirror Adjusting Switch -E43-.

- Versions with ambient lighting: disconnect the connector for the driver/front passenger door ambient lighting bulb -L164-/-L165-.

- Remove the bolts -2- and -3- from the rear of the door trim.

- Remove the pull handle -1- from the door panel.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Front Door Trim Panel".

Pull Handle Grip Recess, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Wedge Set -T10383-

Removing

- Push a screwdriver through the opening in the pull handle and push the grip recess tabs upward -arrow A-. The retaining tabs -1- are released from this.

- Carefully pry the pull handle grip recess -2- with the Wedge -T10383/1- along the pull handle seam -B arrows-.

- Disengage the rear pull handle grip recess and remove.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Front Door Trim Panel".

Interior Door Mechanism, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to → Chapter "Front Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".

- Disconnect and free up the connectors and wire.

- Remove the bolts -1--2- from the rear of the door trim.

- Remove the interior door mechanism -3- from the door trim -arrow-, to do this release the catches -A-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Front Door Trim Panel".

Window Frame Trim, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Trim Removal Wedge -3409-

Removing

- Lower the door window.

- Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to → Chapter "Front Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".

- Remove the treble speaker trim. Refer to → Chapter "Treble Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing".

- Versions with lane change assistance: unclip and free up the Lane Change Assistance Button -E530- wires.

- Versions with treble speaker: remove the treble speaker and free up the wire.

- Loosen the trim on the ends from the adhesive pads -1- and -2- from the door frame, using the Trim Removal Wedge -3409-.

- Carefully pry off window frame trim -1- using the Trim Removal Wedge -3409- from the lower front along the length of the window guide to the upper rear -arrow B-.

- Then, carefully pry off the window frame trim at the lower rear using the Trim Removal Wedge -3409- along the length of the window guide -arrow B-.

- Pull down the window frame trim from the window frame and remove.

Installing

- Insert window frame trim -1- at upper rear in the window guide -2--arrow-.

- Install window frame trim along the entire length of the window guide.

- Attach the adhesive pads -1- and -2- on the door frame and press on door frame.

- Remove the protective film -3- from the adhesive pads.

- Push on the trim panel in the area of the adhesive pads.

Install in reverse order of removal.

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Front Door Trim Panel".

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