Audi Q3: Attachments, Removing and Installing
Bumper Cover Side Mount, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Remove the bumper cover mount -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Install the rear bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
Bumper Cover Lower Section, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Vehicles with parking aid: disconnect the connector on the parking aid sensor.
- Push the tabs -1 and 3- carefully with a narrow screwdriver 3 in direction of -arrow A- and at the same time, remove on the lower section -4- and remove the clips from the bumper cover -2-.
- Unlock the lower section of the bumper cover from the outside -arrow B- to the center of the vehicle -arrow C-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Push the lower section into the bumper cover until it clicks into place.
- Install the rear bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
Impact Guard, Removing and Installing, Audi Q3 Offroad
Removing
- Remove the bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Bent the tabs -1 and 4- straight and remove the impact guard -2- rearward from the bumper cover -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Install the bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
Bumper Cover Lower Section Trim Strip, Removing and Installing, Audi RS Q3
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Wedge Set -T10383-
Removing
- Remove the bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Release the retainers -3 and 4- and press the trim molding -1- off the bumper cover lower section -2- using the Wedge Set -T10383-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
The guide -3- on the trim strip -1- must engage in the bumper cover -2- when pushing in the mount, as shown in the illustration.
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Wedge Set -T10383-
- Body Socket -T40078-
- Hook Tool -T40207-
- Removal Wedge -T40233-
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Repair Information
Minimum Curing Time for Bonded Windows
WARNING
For safety reasons, use only electrically
non-conductive 2C-adhesive when installing windshield
and rear window using the materials li
Windshield
Overview - Windshield
Caution
On vehicles equipped with lane assist, the camera
must be recalibrated if the windshield has been
replaced. Refer to
→ Suspension, Wheels, Steeri
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Overview - Steering Column Switch Module
Steering Column Switch Module Assembly Overview, with Mechanical Ignition
Switch
1 - Steering Column
2 - Bolt
Quantity: 2
For steering lock housing (shear bolt)
3 - Lock Cylinder
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Lock Cylinder, Rem
New tires or wheels
Audi recommends having all work
on tires or wheels performed by
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
These facilities have the proper
knowledge and are equipped with
the required tools and replacement
parts.
New tires do not yet have the
optimal gripping properties.
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