Audi Q3: Overview - A-Pillar Trim Panel
![Audi Q3. Overview - A-Pillar Trim Panel](images/books/251/audi_q3_overview_a_pillar_trim_panel_1092.webp)
1 - Lower Clamp
- Without hooks
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
- Insert in the trim panel
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the trim panel.
2 - Center Clamp
- with hooks
- Replace
- Insert in the trim panel
- Remove the clips that are still in the mounting points on the body
using Omega Clip Tool -T40280-.
3 - Expanding Clip
- Insert in the trim panel
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the trim panel.
4 - Expanding Cap
- With the "Airbag" symbol
- Carefully unclip
5 - Upper A-Pillar Trim Panel
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over
Overview - B-Pillar Trim Panel
![Audi Q3. Overview - B-Pillar Trim Panel](images/books/251/audi_q3_overview_a_pillar_trim_panel_1093.webp)
1 - Clip
- Quantity: 3
- Insert in the trim panel
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the trim panel.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
2 - Upper B-Pillar Trim Panel
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Upper B-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing".
- Insert in the upper part of the mounting points on the roof and clip
into the belt guide
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over.
3 - Lower B-Pillar Trim Panel
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Lower B-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Under in the mounting point on the sill panel, and clipped in the
B-pillar
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over.
Overview - C-Pillar Trim Panel
![Audi Q3. Overview - C-Pillar Trim Panel](images/books/251/audi_q3_overview_a_pillar_trim_panel_1094.webp)
1 - Cover
- For belt guide
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Belt Guide Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Clipped in the C-pillar trim panel and the D-pillar trim panel
2 - Clip
- Quantity: 2
- Install in the seat belt guide cover
- Replace any damaged or deformed clips
3 - Clip
- Insert in the trim panel
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the trim panel.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
4 - C-Pillar Trim Panel
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "C-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Insert in the upper part of the mounting point on the roof and clip
into the C-pillar
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over
Overview - D-Pillar Trim Panel
![Audi Q3. Overview - D-Pillar Trim Panel](images/books/251/audi_q3_overview_a_pillar_trim_panel_1095.webp)
1 - D-Pillar Trim Panel
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "D-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the rear lid seal lip
2 - Clip
- Quantity: 5
- Insert in the trim panel
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the trim panel.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
Overview - Foot Rest and Carpet
![Audi Q3. Overview - Foot Rest and Carpet](images/books/251/audi_q3_overview_a_pillar_trim_panel_1096.webp)
1 - Carpet
- One piece
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Carpet, Removing and Installing".
2 - Push Button
- Quantity: 2
- Press on until stop
3 - Footrest
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Foot Rest, Removing and Installing".
- Must engage completely in the mounts
4 - Steering Column Trim
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Column Trim, Removing and Installing".
5 - Carpet Reinforcement
- only USA and Canada market
- Quantity: 1 on the left and right side
6 - Nut
- 6.5 Nm
- Quantity: 2 on the left and right side
7 - Belt End Fitting Cover
- only USA and Canada market
- Quantity: 1 on the left and right side
Overview - Rear Shelf
![Audi Q3. Overview - Rear Shelf](images/books/251/audi_q3_overview_a_pillar_trim_panel_1097.webp)
1 - Rear Shelf Rear Section
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Shelf Rear Section, Removing and Installing".
- hung on rear lid
2 - Front of the Rear Shelf
- Equipment levels
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Rear Shelf, Removing and Installing".
- Insert into the mounts on the luggage compartment side trim panel
and push it forward.
READ NEXT:
Front Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Removing
- Remove the instrument pane
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Pry Lever -80-200-
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Removing
WARNING
Follow all safety precautions when working with
pyrotechnic componen
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Remove the front driver side sill panel trim. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Sill Panel Strip, Remo
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Fig. 150 Engine compartment - coolant expansion tank (diagram): 1 cover; 2
markings
Observe the safety precautions.
Checking the coolant level
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Switch the ignition off.
Open the hood.
Check the coolant level in the coolant expansion
tank fig. 146 using th