Audi Q3: Instrument Panel Side Cover, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Pry off the cover -1- for the instrument panel side cover using the Trim Removal Wedge -3409--arrow-.
- Remove the cover rearward from the A-pillar gap cover.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Instrument Panel".
Instrument Panel Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
- Wedge Set -T10383-
Removing
- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to → Chapter "Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the trim panel -1- from the instrument panel using a Wedge -T10383/1--arrows-.
- Use the Trim Removal Wedge -3409- to release the catch on the clips -2-.
- Removing the trim for the instrument panel.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Instrument Panel".
Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing
Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Wedge Set -T10383-
Removing
Note
Proceed very carefully when removing and installing because it is relatively easy to damage the speaker trim.
- Carefully detach the speaker trim -1- from the rear pins in the direction of travel using a Wedge -T10383/1--arrows-.
- Fold the speaker trim upward and remove it toward the rear.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Instrument Panel".
Speaker Trim Mount, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
- Wedge Set -T10383-
Removing
- Remove the speaker trim from the instrument panel. Refer to → Chapter "Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing".
- Unclip and remove the -1- instrument panel speaker trim with the Wedge -T10383/1- and the Trim Removal Wedge -3409--arrows- and remove.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Instrument Panel".
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Instrument Panel, Removing and Installing
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Remove the center instrument panel vent
Instrument Panel Vent, Removing and Installing
Side Instrument Panel Vent, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hook Tool -T40207-
Removing
Note
The vent has a hole on inside for attaching the
Instrument Panel Central Tube
Overview - Instrument Panel Central Tube
1 - Bolt
20 Nm
2 - Nut
23 Nm
Quantity: 2
Always replace if removed
3 - Threaded Pin
20 Nm
SEE MORE:
Overview - Trim Molding and Covers
1 - Front Door Gap Cover
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Gap Cover, Removing and Installing".
2 - Clip
Quantity: 5
3 - Grommet
For the clip
4 - Front Door
5 - Side Window
6 - Trim Strip
Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can also
damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sud
