Audi Q3: Overview - Door Handle and Door Lock
Overview - Exterior Door Handle, Bracket

1 - Exterior Door Handle Trim
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Handle Trim, Removing and Installing".
2 - Bolt
3 - Operating Cable
Caution
There is a risk of malfunctions.
The door lock must be removed and installed together with
the bracket to prevent over-bending the cable when disengaging
and engaging it.
The cable must be disconnected from/attached to lever on the
door lock outside of the door.
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Lock Cable, Removing and Installing".
4 - Bracket
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bracket, Removing and Installing".
5 - Front Backing
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Handle, Removing and Installing".
6 - Rear Backing
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Handle, Removing and Installing".
7 - Housing
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Housing, Removing and Installing".
8 - Cap
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Housing Cap, Removing and Installing".
9 - Exterior Door Handle
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Handle, Removing and Installing".
Overview Door Lock, Striker Pin

1 - Door Inner Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Inner Cover, Removing and Installing".
2 - Door Lock Operating Cable
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Opener Cable, Removing and Installing".
3 - Grommet
- Cannot be replaced separately
4 - Door Lock
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Lock, Removing and Installing".
5 - Bolt
6 - Bolt
7 - Catch
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Catch, Removing and Installing".
READ NEXT:
Removing
Note
The window regulator motor can be removed or installed with
the motor or door window in any position.
- Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interi
Removing
- Remove the rear window frame trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Rear Door Trim Panels; Window Frame
Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Rem
Housing, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the sealing plugs.
- Remove the clamping screw -3-
until it stops using a screwdriver -4-.
- Press the housing retaining brack
SEE MORE:
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit -T10205-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Hydraulic Press -VAS6178-
Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump -VAS6179-
Hydraulic Press - Bushing Tool Kit -VAS6779-
Press Plate -VW401-
Press Piece - Mu
1 - Stone Chip Protection
For allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
2 - Lower Transverse Link
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Lower Transverse Link, Removing and Installing, FWD Vehicles".
3 - Nut
90 Nm + 90º
Always replace