Audi Q3: Floor Heat Shield, Removing and Installing
Center Tunnel Heat Shield, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the left and right underbody cover. Refer to → Chapter "Underbody Panels, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the driveshaft heat shield. Refer to → Chapter "Driveshaft Heat Shield, Removing and Installing".
- Vehicles with a gasoline engine: Disconnect the connector -arrow- for the Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter -G130- and the right Heater for Oxygen Sensor 1 after Catalytic Converter -Z29- on the underbody.
- Remove the connector from the bracket and free up the wiring harness from the heat shield.
- Remove the crossbrace. Refer to → Chapter "Tunnel Bridge, Removing and Installing".
- Removes the bolt -arrows- on the driveshaft center support -2-.
- Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive. Refer to → Rear Final Drive; Rep. Gr.39; Propshaft; Propshaft, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the heat shield -1- toward the left rear.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Install the driveshaft. Refer to → Rear Final Drive; Rep. Gr.39; Propshaft; Propshaft, Removing and Installing.
- Install the driveshaft heat shield → Chapter "Driveshaft Heat Shield, Removing and Installing".
Center Tunnel Heat Shield, Removing and Installing, Audi RS Q3
Removing
- Remove the left and right underbody cover. Refer to → Chapter "Underbody Panels, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the driveshaft heat shield. Refer to → Chapter "Driveshaft Heat Shield, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the exhaust system. Refer to → Rep. Gr.26; Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers; Muffler, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the crossbrace. Refer to → Chapter "Tunnel Bridge, Removing and Installing".
- Removes the bolt -arrows- on the driveshaft center support -2-.
- Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive. Refer to → Rear Final Drive; Rep. Gr.39; Propshaft; Propshaft, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the heat shield -1- to the rear.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Install the driveshaft. Refer to → Rear Final Drive; Rep. Gr.39; Propshaft; Propshaft, Removing and Installing.
- Install the exhaust system. Refer to → Rep. Gr.26; Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers; Muffler, Removing and Installing.
- Install the driveshaft heat shield. Refer to → Chapter "Driveshaft Heat Shield, Removing and Installing".
Driveshaft Heat Shield, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Open the quick release -1-.
- Remove the nuts -2 and 3-.
Caution
The decoupling elements in the front muffler could be damaged.
Do not bend decoupling element in front muffler more than 10º.
- Loosen the nuts -arrows-, push the clamping sleeve rearward and let the exhaust pipe hang.
- Remove the bolts -1-.
- Remove the heat shield -2- in rearward in the direction of travel.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Install the exhaust system. Refer to → Rep. Gr.26; Exhaust Pipes and Mufflers; Overview - Muffler.
- Install the underbody cover. Refer to → Chapter "Underbody Panels, Removing and Installing".
Driveshaft Heat Shield, Removing and Installing, Audi RS Q3
Removing
- Remove the left and right catalytic converter. Refer to → Rep. Gr.26; Emissions Control; Catalytic Converter, Removing and Installing.
- Loosen the quick-release fastener -4-.
- Remove the nuts -1, 2 and 3-.
- Remove the bolts -1-.
- Remove the heat shield -2- in forward in the direction of travel.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to → Rep. Gr.26; Emissions Control; Catalytic Converter, Removing and Installing.
- Install the underbody cover. Refer to → Chapter "Underbody Panels, Removing and Installing".
Rear Muffler Heat Shield, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Loosen the rear muffler mounts. Refer to → Rep. Gr.26; Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers; Overview - Muffler.
- Remove the nuts -arrows-.
- Remove the heat shield -1- to the right.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Install the rear muffler. Refer to → Rep. Gr.26; Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers; Overview - Muffler.
Rear Muffler Heat Shield, Removing and Installing, Audi RS Q3
Removing
- Loosen the rear muffler mounts. Refer to → Rep. Gr.26; Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers; Overview - Muffler.
- Remove the bolts -2 and 3- and nuts -4 and 5-.
- Remove the heat shield -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Install the rear muffler. Refer to → Rep. Gr.26; Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers; Overview - Muffler.
READ NEXT:
Noise Insulation
Overview - Noise Insulation
1 - Bolt
2.5 Nm
Quantity: 3
2 - Front Noise Insulation
For the engine
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Noise Insu
Underbody Panel
Overview - Underbody Panels
1 - Nut
2 Nm
Quantity: 11
2 - Spring Nut
For the quick release
3 - Underbody Panel
Removing and installing. Refer to
Roof Bars/Roof Rails
Overview - Roof Railing
1 - Nut
Quantity: 4
Install with locking compound. For the correct locking compound,
refer to the Parts Catalog.
Tightening sequence. Refer to
→
SEE MORE:
Front Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing
Front Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing, USA and Canada
Market-Specific
Removing
- Remove the front seat. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Seat, Removing and Installing".
- Remove front sill panel trim. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Instal
Correct positioning for children
Always secure children in a child safety seat designed
for the body size, weight, and age of the
child.
You can secure child safety seats in your vehicle
using the lower LATCH anchors or the safety
belts. You can also secure child safety seats to
the top tether anchor. Depending on the child
safety
