Audi Q3: Glove Compartment Handle, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Locking Pin (3 pc.) -T40011-

Removing

  Note

If glove compartment cover does not open, it can be opened via the emergency release. Refer to → Chapter "Glove Compartment Lid Emergency Release, Operating".

- Press the glove compartment handle -1- and release retaining the hook -2- at the side of the glove compartment opener using a screwdriver.

- Insert the Locking Pin -T40011- through an opening on the side of the glove compartment lid and release the hook in the glove compartment handle.

- Remove the glove compartment opener from the glove compartment cover -arrow-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Glove Compartment".

Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing

Glove Compartment Lid Emergency Release, Operating

Procedure

- Remove the side cover from the instrument panel on the passenger side. Refer to → Chapter "Instrument Panel Side Cover, Removing and Installing".

- Using a screwdriver (or a screwdriver tool) open the glove compartment lid -1- by pushing down the locking ring -2-.

Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing

Removing

  Note

If glove compartment cover does not open, it can be opened via the emergency release. Refer to → Chapter "Glove Compartment Lid Emergency Release, Operating".

- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Open the glove compartment cover and remove the screws -arrows-.

  WARNING

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

- Remove glove compartment -1- just far enough until it is possible to disconnect the connector from the central connector.

- Versions with glove compartment cooling: remove the air hose -2- from the vent -1-.

- Equipment levels with card reader: disconnect the connector.

- Equipment levels with Headlamp Range Control Module -J431-: disconnect the connector.

Installing

  WARNING

• Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
• Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Press the electrical connector together until it engages audibly.

  WARNING

Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

  Note

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester → Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Glove Compartment".

Glove Compartment Lid, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to → Chapter "Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing".

- Place the glove compartment on a soft surface.

- Remove the hinge pin -1- from the lid dampening mechanism.

- Drive out the left and right hinge pins -2- for the glove compartment lid with a punch in the direction of the -arrow-.

- Remove the glove compartment lid from the glove compartment.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Glove Compartment".

Glove Compartment Lid Dampening Mechanism, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to → Chapter "Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing".

- Disconnect the connector -2-.

- Remove the hinge pin -4--arrow A-.

- Release the switch -1- counter-clockwise -arrow B-.

- Remove the switch by pushing the outer mount -3- slightly to the side.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Glove Compartment".

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