Audi Q3: Door Handle, Removing and Installing
Housing, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the sealing plugs.
- Remove the clamping screw -3- until it stops using a screwdriver -4-.
- Press the housing retaining bracket -2- inward.
- Remove the housing -1- from the bracket -arrow B-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Housing Cap, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the housing. Refer to → Chapter "Housing, Removing and Installing".
- Spread the clips -arrows- and remove the cover cap -2- from the housing -1- using an awl if necessary.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Press the housing cover cap on until it engages audibly.
- Install the housing. Refer to → Chapter "Housing, Removing and Installing".
Door Handle, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the housing. Refer to → Chapter "Housing, Removing and Installing".
- Pull the exterior door handle -1- outward -arrow A- and hold in the "open" position.
- Press the lock cylinder/housing retaining bracket -2- inward -arrow B-. The exterior door handle is secured in the "opened" position.
- Pull the exterior door handle -1- in the -direction of the arrow-. This disengages the handle from the operating lever in the mounting bracket.
- Tilt the exterior door handle outward and remove it from the mount on the mounting bracket.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Replace the exterior door handle washers -1- and -2- if damaged or brittle.
- Insert the exterior door handle -1--arrow A-. It must engage in the mount -2- on the mounting bracket -3-.
- Tilt the exterior door handle in the -direction of arrow B- and slide the "coupling plate"-5- into the mounting bracket in front of the operating lever -4-.
- Install the housing. Refer to → Chapter "Housing, Removing and Installing".
Exterior Door Handle Trim, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the outside door handle. Refer to → Chapter "Door Handle, Removing and Installing".
- Pry the exterior door handle trim -2- out using an awl -1- at the location shown in the illustration -arrow-.
- Remove the trim from the exterior door handle -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Slide the exterior door handle trim in until it engages audibly.
- Install the exterior door handle. Refer to → Chapter "Door Handle, Removing and Installing".
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Door Lock, Removing and Installing
Door Lock, Removing and Installing
Caution
There is a risk of malfunctions.
The door lock must be removed and installed together
with the bracket to prevent over-bending the cable when
Overview - Sunroof
1 - Panorama Roof Frame
Removing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Sunroof Frame, Removing and Installing".
2 - Seal
Open the panel "1" completely and remove
the seal.
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Evaporator, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Removing the air distribution housing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Air Distribution Housing, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the spacer foam -6-.
- Remove the bolts -1 and 3-.
- Remove the air distribution housing upper section
-5- from the lower section
-4- b
Current Draw Test
WARNING
Do not check or charge a Battery -A- when the visual
indicator has "no color or is
bright yellow". Jump starting must not be used!
There is a risk of explosion during testing,
charging or jump starting.
These Batteries -A- must be replaced.
Make sure the correct charging
