Audi Q3: Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing
Front Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
- Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Removing
- Remove the instrument panel side cover. Refer to → Chapter "Instrument Panel Side Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Unclip the A-pillar gap cover -1- using the Trim Removal Wedge -3409--arrows- and remove.
Driver side:
- Remove the hood release cable operating lever. Refer to → Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.55; Hood; Hood Release Lever, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the front sill panel expanding clip -2-.
Procedure for both sides of vehicle:
- Unclip the front sill panel strip -1- from the sill panel starting at the back using the Trim Removal Wedge -3409--arrows- and remove it toward the rear.
- Remove the front sill panel strip.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Driver side: engage the front sill panel trim on the operating lever mount and push it into the foot compartment.
- Front passenger side: slide the front sill panel trim guide into the carpet.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Front Sill Panel Strip".
Rear Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
- Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Removing
- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to → Chapter "Bench Seat/Single Seat, Removing and Installing".
- Versions with a side cushion: remove the side cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Side Padding With Side Airbag, Removing and Installing".
- Unclip the sill panel strip -1- from the sill panel strip and side panel starting at the front -arrows- using a Trim Removal Wedge -3409-.
- Remove the lower sill panel strip from the belt guide and C-pillar trim.
- Remove the sill panel strip.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Sill Panel Strip".
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A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Pry Lever -80-200-
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Removing
WARNING
Follow all safety precautions when working with
pyrotechnic componen
Foot Rest, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Remove the front driver side sill panel trim. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Sill Panel Strip, Remo
Component Location Overview - Luggage Compartment Trim Panels
1 - Lock Carrier Trim
Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Lock Carrier Trim".
2 - Luggage Compartment Floor Covering
Overview. Refer to
→ ChapteSEE MORE:
Summary
Cockpit
Fig. 1 Cockpit
Door handle
Central locking switch
Air vent with thumbwheel
Lever for:
Turn signals and high beams
High beam assistant
Lane departure warning
Lane guidance
Multifunction steering wheel with:
Horn
Driver's airbag
Operating buttons
Shift paddles
Roof rack
General information
Applies to: vehicles with roof rack mount
Fig. 77 Roof rail: mounting points
If luggage or cargo is to be carried on the roof,
you must observe the following:
These roof racks are the basis for a complete
roof rack system. Only roof racks that are suitable
for your vehicle m