Audi Q3: Bulkhead
Overview - Bulkhead
![Audi Q3. Overview - Bulkhead](images/books/251/audi_q3_bulkhead_33.webp)
1 - Gasket for Plenum Chamber
- To remove, pull forward off the body flange.
- Mount the seal on the foam piece -arrows-
and then push it onto the flange on the body.
- Mount the seal on the opposite side on the foam piece and push it
onto the flange on the body.
- Press the seal on the opposite side on the flange on the body using
up any overlap.
2 - Right Sealing Profile
- To remove, unclip it from the fender flange and the suspension strut
tower.
- Press the clips on the foam piece into the body when installing.
3 - Hood
4 - Plenum Chamber Bulkhead
- Slide the plenum chamber seal on at the sides.
Overview - Plenum Chamber Cover
![Audi Q3. Overview - Plenum Chamber Cover](images/books/251/audi_q3_bulkhead_34.webp)
1 - Seal
2 - Right Sealing Piece
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Sealing Piece, Removing and Installing".
3 - Left Sealing Piece
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Sealing Piece, Removing and Installing".
4 - Plenum Chamber Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Plenum Chamber Cover, Removing and Installing".
Plenum Chamber Cover, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.92; Windshield Wiper System;
Wiper Arms, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the seal -1-.
Caution
There is a risk of damaging the plenum chamber
cover.
Coat the transition between the windshield
-2- and the plenum chamber
cover -5- with a soapy
solution and carefully remove the plenum chamber cover
vertically upward from the window starting with the
retainer on the windshield.
- Remove plenum chamber cover -5-,
to do this carefully remove the plenum chamber cover tab
-3- in the direction of the
-arrow- from the windshield bracket
-4-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
- The plenum chamber cover cowl panel must lock completely
into the windshield frame.
- If the plenum chamber cover is damaged or mounted
incorrectly water can flow in the fresh air intake. This can
cause odor from the heat/A/C system and/or moisture in the
vehicle interior.
![Audi Q3. A50-10622](images/books/251/audi_q3_bulkhead_37.webp)
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Engine Bung Set -VAS6122-
![Audi Q3. W00-11228](images/books/251/audi_q3_bulkhead_38.webp)
- Shop Crane - Drip Tray -VAS6208-
![Audi Q3. W00-11209](images/books/251/audi_q3_bulkhead_39.webp)
- Hose Clip Pliers -VAS6362-
![Audi Q3. W00-11227](images/books/251/audi_q3_bulkhead_40.webp)
READ NEXT:
Overview - Hood
1 - Hood
A second technician is needed to support and hold the hood during
removal and installation.
Removing:
Unclip and remove the cover -4-.
Engage th
Overview - Latch Release Cable
1 - Right Hood Latch
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Hood Latch, Removing and Installing".
2 - Hood Latch Cable
R
SEE MORE:
Removing
- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Guide the molded foam piece -2-
at the top out of the bracket -arrow-
and at the bottom out of the holder -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the f
Note
If the battery is to be replaced, connect the battery
charger for battery support mode. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr.27; Battery,
Charging.
Removing
- Turn off the ignition.
- Vehicles with ignition lock: Remove the k