Audi Q3: Roof Bars/Roof Rails
Overview - Roof Railing

1 - Nut
- Quantity: 4
- Install with locking compound. For the correct locking compound,
refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Tightening sequence. Refer to
→ Fig. "Roof Rail - Tightening Specification and Sequence"
2 - Balancing Element
- Quantity: 4
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Balancing Element, Removing and Installing".
3 - Seal
- Quantity: 4
- Replace if damaged
4 - Adjusting Screw
- 0.4 Nm
- Quantity: 4
- Install with locking compound. For the correct locking compound,
refer to the Parts Catalog.
5 - Roof Railing
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Roof Railing, Removing and Installing".
Roof Rail - Tightening Specification and Sequence
- Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm in the sequence
-2, 3, 4, 1-.

Overview - Roof Trim Molding

1 - Expanding Clip
2 - Roof Trim Molding
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Roof Trim Molding, Removing and Installing".
3 - Expanding Clip
4 - Seal
- For the side window trim molding
- Self-adhesive
5 - Side Window Trim Molding
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Trim Molding, Removing and Installing".
6 - Clip
7 - Blind Rivet
8 - Blind Rivet
9 - Clip
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Roof Railing, Removing and Installing
WARNING
Follow all Safety Precautions when working with
pyrotechnic components. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.00; Safety Prec
Overview - Exterior Rearview Mirror
1 - Bolt
1 Nm
2 - Mirror Adjusting Unit
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Mirror Adjusting Unit, Removing and
Overview - Front Wheel Housing Liner
1 - Front Wheel Spoiler
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Wheel Spoiler, Removing and Installing".
2 - Bolt
SEE MORE:
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.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Socket AF 24 mm -T10361A-
Digital Torque Wrench -VAG1756A-
The wheel bearing must not be under a load while the
driveshaft threaded connection on the wheel side is loose.
If the bearings are loaded by the vehicle weight the wheel
bearing