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
 
  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".
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   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
   
   
 
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   Removing
- Remove the switch mount. Refer to 
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Rear Door Trim Panels; Rear Pull 
Handle Removing and Installing.
  
Note
The entire lamp must be replaced if an LED is faulty.
- Open the clip -1- and remove 
the lighting strip -2- fr
   
   
 
	
   Special tools and workshop equipment 
required
	Shock Absorber Set -T10001-
	Tensioning Strap -T10038-
	Tripod Joint Tool -T10065-
	Locating Pins -T10096-
	Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149-
	Socket - Xzn 18 -T10162-
	Bearing Installer -