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
SEE MORE:
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all warning messages and
safety precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Warnings and Safety Precautions".
Before any extensive measurements are taken, visually
inspect the exterior of the battery, the connections, and the
secure installation of the
Preparing for Charging, Engine Compartment Battery
Procedure
WARNING
Risk of explosion on discharged battery with "Visual
indicator".
If the "Visual indicator" has no color or is light
yellow, the battery may not be tested or charged. Jump
starting must not be used! There is a ri