Audi Q3: 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 Hook Tool -T40207-.
- Carefully insert the Hook Tool -T40207- between the slats and hook it into the side of the vent.
- Carefully remove the vent -1- from the installation opening -arrow-.
- Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument panel vent.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Instrument Panel".
Center Instrument Panel Vent, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Hook Tool -T40207-
Removing
Note
The vent has a hole on both sides for attaching the Hook Tool -T40207-.
- Carefully insert the Hook Tool -T40207- between the slats and hook it into the side of the vent.
- Alternating between the sides, carefully remove the vent -1- from the installation opening -arrow-.
- Disconnect the connectors and remove the instrument panel vent.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Instrument Panel".
Front Center Defroster Vent, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
- Wedge Set -T10383-
Removing
- Pry the defroster vent -1- with the Wedge -T10383/1- and the Trim Removal Wedge - 3409- from the instrument panel -arrows- and remove toward the rear.
- Remove the defroster vent until it is possible to disconnect the Sunlight Photo Sensor -G107-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Instrument Panel".
Side Defroster Vent, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Remove the defroster vent -1- from the instrument panel -arrow- using a Trim Removal Wedge -3409-.
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 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
Component Location Overview - Passenger Compartment Trim
1 - Cover
Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - C-Pillar Trim Panel".
2 - Rear Sill Panel Strip
Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Rear Sill
Overview - A-Pillar Trim Panel
1 - Lower Clamp
Without hooks
Replace damaged or deformed clips
Insert in the trim panel
Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T4028
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E-Box, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the relay and fuse panel and move them to the side
with the wires still connected. Refer to
→ Chapter "Relay and Fuse Panel B -SB- in the E-Box, Removing
and Installing".
- Release the retaining tabs in direction of
-arrows-.
- If equipped, push the
Tires, Rolling Noises
Tires, Rolling Noises, General Information
Rolling noise perceived by the human ear is caused by
vibrations transmitted from the noise source to the ear via the
air.
Here we are interested in noises created by certain
characteristics of the tires as well as the effects of rolling
(noise so
