Audi Q3: Overview - Release Cable
Overview - Latch Release Cable

1 - Right Hood Latch
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Hood Latch, Removing and Installing".
2 - Hood Latch Cable
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Release Cable, Removing and Installing".
3 - Left Hood Latch
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Hood Latch, Removing and Installing".
4 - Operating Lever
5 - Cable Coupling
- Disengage the release cable inside the passenger compartment before
removing the lock carrier and when removing the operating lever.
6 - Hood Release Lever Cable
- Release cable to the operating lever in the vehicle interior.
7 - Grommet
- Make sure it fits correctly when installing it. The grommet must be
pushed all the way into the bulkhead.
Overview - Operating Lever, Cover
Hood Release Lever Cover

1 - Operating Lever
- For lid latch
- Removing and installing.
2 - Front Sill Panel Strip
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Passenger Compartment Trim; Sill Panel
Strip, Removing and Installing.
3 - Clip
- Press in completely, it must engage.
4 - Hood Release Lever Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Hood Release Lever, Removing and Installing".
Operating Lever

1 - Hood Release Lever Bracket
- The hood release lever cover is removed.
- The front sill panel strip is removed. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Passenger Compartment Trim; Sill Panel
Strip, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the screws -3- and disengage the
cable -1-.
2 - Clip
3 - Release Cable
4 - Bolts
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Gauge - Gap Adjustment -3371-
Gap Dimensions for Hood
Note
All dimensions are in mm with a +- 0.5 mm tolerance.
Dimension -A- =
Release Cable Coupling
- Remove clips -1- and lift the release
cables -8- and -9-
on both sides toward the hood latches.
- To remove the coupling -2-, release the
retainers -arrows
1 - Hood Hinge
Removing
Before removing a hood hinge, support the hood or secure it against
falling.
Remove the gas-filled strut. Refer to
→ Chapter "Gas-Filled Strut,
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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
Audi recommends having the oil changed at an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
Observe the safety precautions.
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the Warranty & Maintenance Booklet.
This is very important because the lubrication
function of th