Audi Q3: Fender
Overview - Fender
1 - Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Quantity: 2
2 - Lower bracket
- For the fender
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Fender, Removing and Installing".
3 - Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Quantity: 2
4 - Seal
- Inside on the fender
5 - Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Quantity: 3
6 - Bolt
- 6.4 Nm
7 - Bolt
- 8 Nm
8 - Bolt
- 8 Nm
9 - Fender
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Fender, Removing and Installing".
10 - Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Quantity: 2
11 - Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Quantity: 2
12 - End Plate
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "End Panel, Removing and Installing".
13 - Expanding Rivet
- Quantity: 2
Fender, Removing and Installing
Fender, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the drip rail and drill out the rivet head from the fender. Refer to → Chapter "Drip Rail, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the end plate. Refer to → Chapter "End Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bumper cover lower mount. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover Lower Mount, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -1 to 5-.
- Remove the bolts -2 to 5-.
- Remove the fender -1-.
- To remove the lower bracket -1- remove the bolts -arrows-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Insert the seal -2- in the fender near the center bolt -1- as illustrated.
- Install the front bumper cover mount. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover Lower Mount, Removing and Installing".
- Install the end plate. Refer to → Chapter "End Panel, Removing and Installing".
Sealing Piece, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Pry Lever -80 - 200-
- Safety Gloves
Removing
- Carefully remove the retainers -2- from the foam piece -1- using the Pry Lever -80 - 200- from the body.
- Remove the foam piece forward, while doing this the foam piece must be guided out the fender cut-out -arrow-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
If the catches are damaged, the foam piece must be replaced.
End Panel, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the sealing piece. Refer to → Chapter "Sealing Piece, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the front wheel housing liner. Refer to → Chapter "Front Wheel Housing Liner, Removing and Installing".
- Remove expanding rivets -2-.
- Remove the end plate -1- downward.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Install the front wheel housing liner. Refer to → Chapter "Front Wheel Housing Liner, Removing and Installing".
- Install the sealing piece. Refer to → Chapter "Sealing Piece, Removing and Installing".
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Bulkhead
Overview - Bulkhead
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 bo
Overview - Hood
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
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Rear Brake Caliper
Overview - Rear Brake Caliper
1 - Brake Caliper
Pre-bleed brake caliper after repairing, refer to
→ Chapter "Hydraulic System, Pre-Bleeding".
2 - Bolt
35 Nm
Replacing
Self-locking
When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin
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Bulbs
Changing bulbs
Audi recommends having bulbs replaced by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility in cases of doubt. These facilities have
the correct tools and replacement parts as well
as the required technical knowledge.
LED lights
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