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:
Rear Brake Caliper
Overview - Rear Brake Caliper
1 - Brake Caliper
Pre-bleed brake caliper after repairing, refer to
→ Chapter "Hydraulic System, Pre-Bleeding".
2 - Bolt
35 Nm
Replacing
Self-locking
When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin
3
Tires, Mounting, Run-Flat Tires
Caution
It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire
pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.
- Coat rim flanges, tire beads and inside of upper tire beads
thoroughly with tire mounting paste.
WARNING
The minimum mounting temperature for a tire may not
be be