Audi Q3: Hinges, Removing and Installing
1 - Hood Hinge
- Removing
- Before removing a hood hinge, support the hood or secure it against falling.
- Remove the gas-filled strut. Refer to → Chapter "Gas-Filled Strut, Removing and Installing".
- Unclip and remove the cover from the lid hinges.
- Remove the bolts -6- and nuts -5-.
- Installing
- Align with the markings -arrows- in reverse order.
2 - Cover
3 - Hood
4 - Threaded Pins
5 - Nut
- 25 Nm
6 - Bolt
- 21 Nm
7 - Fender Flange
Insulation, Removing and Installing
1 - Clip
2 - Insulation
- Installation:
- Slide the insulation over the tabs on the rear edge into the holes provided on the inner panel.
- Slide the tabs on the front edge and the sides into place.
- The clips must engage audibly when pressing in.
3 - Hood
Gas-Filled Strut, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Support the lid or secure it against falling.
- Using a small screwdriver, lift the securing spring -arrow- slightly and remove the gas-filled strut -1- from the upper ball stud -2-.
- Repeat procedure on lower ball stud.
Installing
Note
After complete removal of the gas-filled strut ensure correct positioning during installation: the gas-filled strut tube must be attached on the lid side.
- Press gas-filled strut onto ball stud and engage.
Gas-Filled Strut, Releasing Gas
- Clamp gas-filled strut in a vise in area -x- = 50 mm.
WARNING
- Clamp only within this area, otherwise accidents could occur!
- Wear protective eyewear when sawing.
Note
Cover area of sawn portion with a rag to absorb oil spraying out.
- Cut through the gas-filled strut cylinder within the first third of the overall cylinder length using the piston rod end of the cylinder as a reference point.
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Overview - Rear Lid
Overview - Rear Lid
1 - Rear Lid
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Lid, Removing and Installing".
Rear Lid Seal, Removing and Installing. Refer to
→&nbs
Rear Lid, Removing and Installing
Rear Lid, Removing and Installing
A second technician will be needed during removal and
installation to support and to hold the rear lid.
Removing:
Note
Mark the position of the re
Actuator, Removing and Installing
Rear Lid Motor 1 and 2 -V444-/-V445-, Removing and Installing
WARNING
After removing and installing, the Rear Lid Motor 1
- V444- or Rear Lid Motor 2 -V445- must be adapted via
Guided
SEE MORE:
Limitations
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
Fig. 95 Example: vehicle changing lanes and stationary vehicle
Fig. 96 Example: driving into a curve
In some situations, the adaptive cruise assist
function is limited and you must assume control
of the vehicle when necessary, for example by applyin
Clean Working Conditions
Even slight contamination can lead to defects. Therefore
observe the following rules for cleanliness when working on the
A/C system:
Immediately seal the open lines and connections with clean
plugs, for example from the Engine Bung Set -VAS6122-.
Place the components that have been remov
