Audi Q3: Component Location Overview - Passenger Compartment Trim

1 - Cover
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - C-Pillar Trim Panel".
2 - Rear Sill Panel Strip
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Rear Sill Panel Strip".
3 - Lower B-Pillar Trim Panel
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - B-Pillar Trim Panel".
4 - Upper B-Pillar Trim Panel
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - B-Pillar Trim Panel".
5 - Front Sill Panel Strip
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Front Sill Panel Strip".
6 - Upper A-Pillar Trim Panel
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - A-Pillar Trim Panel".
7 - A-Pillar Gap Cover
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Front Sill Panel Strip".
8 - Footrest/Floor Covering
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Foot Rest and Carpet".
9 - C-Pillar Trim Panel
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - C-Pillar Trim Panel".
10 - D-Pillar Trim Panel
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - D-Pillar Trim Panel".
Overview - Sill Panel Strip
Overview - Front Sill Panel Strip

1 - Clip
- Replace any damaged or deformed clips
- install inside the body
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the gap cover.
2 - A-Pillar Gap Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing".
- Clip in the upper A-pillar trim and the front sill panel
- Stretch the door seal lip over
3 - Operating Lever
- Hood release cable
- Driver side only
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.55; Hood; Hood Release Lever, Removing and
Installing.
- Push off the bracket mount and secure with clip.
4 - Expanding Clip
5 - Front Sill Panel Strip
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing".
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over
6 - Clip
- Quantity: 3
- Insert in the sill panel strip
- Remove the clips left in the mounting points of the body and use for
installation in the sill panel strip
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the sill panel strip.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
Overview - Rear Sill Panel Strip

1 - Clip
- Insert in the sill panel strip
2 - Rear Sill Panel Strip
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing".
- Place the sill panel strip in the belt guide and the C-pillar trim.
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over
3 - Clip
- Insert in the sill panel strip
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the sill panel strip.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
4 - Clip
- insert in the sill panel strip
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the sill panel strip.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
5 - Clip
- insert in the sill panel strip
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the sill panel strip.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
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1 - Lower Clamp
Without hooks
Replace damaged or deformed clips
Insert in the trim panel
Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T4028
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 pane
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
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Checking and Adjusting Conditions
Tire pressure is OK.
The headlamp lens must be clean and dry.
The headlamp lens may not be damaged.
Headlamp reflectors and bulbs are OK.
Vehicle load must be created.
Vehicle load on driver's seat in otherwise unloaded vehicle
(curb weight).
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