Audi Q3: Air Quality Sensor -G238-, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.50; Bulkhead; Plenum Chamber Cover,
Removing and Installing.
- Release the securing tab -4-
and turn the housing -1- for the
Air Quality Sensor -G238- counter-clockwise
-arrow-.
- Remove the housing from the rain water drain channel
-2- for the fresh air intake.
- Disconnect the connector -3-.
Note
Do not store a removed Air Quality Sensor -G238- in areas
where it can come into contact with solvents, fuels, and certain
chemical compositions (fluids or vapors).

Installing
Installation is done is reverse order, observe the
following:
Note
- So that no water enters into the A/C unit (heater) via the
rain water drain channel -1- when
the plenum chamber cover -2- is
installed, the plenum chamber cover must not be damaged.
- If the plenum chamber cover is damaged or is installed
incorrectly, water can flow into the fresh air intake duct via
the rain water drain channel.
- The plenum chamber cover must be completely engaged in the
windshield frame -3-. Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.50; Bulkhead; Plenum Chamber Cover,
Removing and Installing.
- Install the plenum chamber cover. Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.50; Bulkhead; Plenum Chamber Cover,
Removing and Installing.

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Note
Complaints may arise regarding the Air Conditioning (A/C)
system regulation if there is a faulty measured value for the
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Note
Only on vehicles with an automatic climate control system
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Types of gasoline
The correct gasoline grade is stated on the inside
of the fuel filler door.
The vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter
and must only be driven with unleaded gasoline.
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
For additional information on TOP TIER Detergent
Gasol
Note
As a replacement part, the new cover is delivered with an
additional attaching point.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Wedge Set -T10383-
Removing
- Remove the side cover from the instrument panel on the
driver side. Refer to
→ Chapter "Instru