Audi Q3: Disposal
Front Shock Absorbers, Venting and Emptying
Method A - Venting through Drill Holes
- Secure gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vise, with piston rod facing down.
WARNING
Wear protective eyewear while drilling.
Note
Gas escapes when drilling.
- Drill a 3 mm (0.12 in) hole -arrow A- through the shock absorber outer tube.
- Continue drilling until the tube inside is drilled through, approximately 25 mm (1 in) deep.
- Drill a second 6 mm (0.24 in) hole -arrow B- through the outer and inner shock absorber tubes.
- Hold shock absorber over appropriate container for catching oil and move piston rod repeatedly through entire stroke until no more oil flows out.
Method B - Open with Pipe Cutter
WARNING
Wear protective eyewear when drilling or sawing.
Note
Gas escapes when drilling or sawing.
- Drill a 3 mm (0.12 in) hole -arrow- through the shock absorber outer tube or saw through the tube wall.
- Attach a pipe cutter (for example a 150/3 Stahlwille Express) as shown in illustration, and cut through outer shock absorber tube.
- Pull the piston rod upward, hold the inner shock absorber tube in place with pliers and push it downward so that it remains in the outer shock absorber tube when the piston rod is slowly raised.
- Remove the piston rod from the shock absorber inner tube.
- Empty the shock absorber tube.
Rear Shock Absorbers, Venting and Emptying
Method A - Venting through Drill Holes
- Secure gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vise, with piston rod facing down.
WARNING
Wear protective eyewear while drilling.
- Drill a 3 mm (0.12 in) hole -arrow A- through the shock absorber outer tube.
Note
Gas escapes when drilling.
- Continue drilling until the tube inside is drilled through, approximately 25 mm (1 in) deep.
- Drill a second 6 mm (0.24 in) hole -arrow B- through the outer and inner shock absorber tubes.
- Hold shock absorber over appropriate container for catching oil and move piston rod repeatedly through entire stroke until no more oil flows out.
Method B - Open with Pipe Cutter
WARNING
Wear protective eyewear when drilling or sawing.
- Drill a 3 mm (0.12 in) hole diameter through the shock absorber outer tube or saw through the tube wall.
Note
Gas escapes when drilling or sawing.
- Attach a pipe cutter (for example a 150/3 Stahlwille Express) as shown in illustration, and cut through outer shock absorber tube.
- Pull the piston rod upward, hold the inner shock absorber tube in place with pliers and push it downward so that it remains in the outer shock absorber tube when the piston rod is slowly raised.
- Remove the piston rod from the shock absorber inner tube.
- Empty the shock absorber tube.
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Tensioning Strap -T10038-
- Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149-
- Maha Shock Absorber Tester -VAS1990- or
- Suspension Strut Test Bed -VAS6636- or
- Suspension Strut Test Bed VAS6640 -VAS6640-
- Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
READ NEXT:
Overview - Subframe
Caution
There is a risk of damaging the subframe threaded
connection threads on the body.
The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened
or tightened with an impact wrench.
A
Subframe without Steering Gear, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Removing
Note
Subframe
SEE MORE:
Tail Lamps
Overview - Rear Lid Tail Lamps
LED tail lamps have LED bulbs and are integrated in the tail
lamps. The LEDs cannot be replaced; the entire tail lamp must be
replaced.
1 - Tail Lamp
In rear lid
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Lid Tail Lamp, Remo
Front Backrest, Removing and Installing
Backrest Cover, Removing and Installing
Removing
WARNING
Danger of being injured by burrs on the backrest
cover.
Wear protective gloves.
- Reach behind the backrest cover -1-
and pull the cover off the backrest frame to the right as
illustrated.
Note
If this is d
