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,
SEE MORE:
Fig. 85 Emergency release at the lower left
Fig. 86 Emergency release at the upper right
Depending on the version, the emergency release
will be located under the shifter boot, either to
the lower left or to the upper right.
The procedure differs depending on the version.
Emergency release at the
Door Lock, Removing and Installing
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 the
lever on the d