Audi Q3: Overview - Subframe
Overview - Subframe, Vehicles with FWD
Caution
There is a risk of damaging the subframe threaded
connection threads on the body.
- The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened
or tightened with an impact wrench.
- Always install all bolts by hand for the first few
turns.

1 - Bolt
- 90 Nm + 90º
- Always replace if removed
2 - Subframe
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Removing and installing, FWD Vehicles".
3 - Bolt
- 90 Nm + 90º
- Always replace if removed
4 - Bolt
- 90 Nm + 90º
- Always replace if removed
5 - Bolt
- 90 Nm + 90º
- Always replace if removed
Overview - Subframe, Vehicles with AWD
Caution
There is a risk of damaging the subframe threaded
connection threads on the body.
- The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened
or tightened with an impact wrench.
- Always install all bolts by hand for the first few
turns.

1 - Bolt
- 90 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
2 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".
3 - Bolt
- 90 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
4 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".
5 - Subframe
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Removing and Installing, AWD Vehicles".
- 6 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".
7 - Bolt
- 90 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
8 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".
9 - Bolt
- 90 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
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Subframe, Removing and installing, FWD Vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Locating Pins -T10096-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Tools and Preliminary Work
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hydraulic Press -VAS6178-
with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - Pressure
Head -T10205/13- from the Bearin
Overview - Stabilizer Bar
1 - Subframe
2 - Bolt
25 Nm + 45º
Always replace if removed
Install evenly
3 - Clamp
4 - Bearing
Always replace t
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General information
WARNING
If you have not fastened your safety belt,
you are in an incorrect seating position, or
you are too close to the airbag system, the
airbag system will not be able to protect
you. This increases the risk of serious or fatal
injuries. Make sure that every vehicle
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Overview - Head Curtain Airbag
1 - Black Line
Serves as anti-rotation protector
must be visible after installation.
2 - Clip
Quantity: 5
Removing and installing.
3 - Connector
Driver side: for Driver Head Curtain Airbag Igniter -N251-
Front p