Removing
- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Noise Insulation".
- Remove the front bumper cover end plate. Refer to → Chapter "Front Bumper Cover End Plate, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Disconnect the connector -4- and set aside the bracket -3- with the Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17-.
- Loosen the catch -2- on the upper side of the reinforcement brace -1-.
- Remove the reinforcement brace.
Note
The catches are not accessible.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Install the front bumper cover end plate. Refer to → Chapter "Front Bumper Cover End Plate, Removing and Installing".
Center Grille, Removing and Installing, Audi Q3 S Line through MY 2014
Removing
- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Noise Insulation".
- Remove the front bumper cover end plate. Refer to → Chapter "Front Bumper Cover End Plate, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Disconnect the connector -5- and set aside the bracket -4- with the Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17-.
- Lift the tab -2- and unlock the tabs -1-.
- Remove the center grille -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Center Grille, Removing and Installing, Audi Q3 from MY 2015
Removing
- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Noise Insulation".
- Remove the front bumper cover end plate. Refer to → Chapter "Front Bumper Cover End Plate, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Set the bracket -4- with the Outside Air Temperature Sensor - G17- to the side.
- Release the tab -1- and lift up the securing tab -2- slightly.
- Remove the center grille -3- toward the front.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.