Audi Q3: Overview - Door Handle and Door Lock
Overview - Exterior Door Handle, Bracket

1 - Exterior Door Handle Trim
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Handle Trim, Removing and Installing".
2 - Bolt
3 - Operating Cable
Caution
There is a risk of malfunctions.
The door lock must be removed and installed together with
the bracket to prevent over-bending the cable when disengaging
and engaging it.
The cable must be disconnected from/attached to lever on the
door lock outside of the door.
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Lock Cable, Removing and Installing".
4 - Bracket
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bracket, Removing and Installing".
5 - Front Backing
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Handle, Removing and Installing".
6 - Rear Backing
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Handle, Removing and Installing".
7 - Housing
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Housing, Removing and Installing".
8 - Cap
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Housing Cap, Removing and Installing".
9 - Exterior Door Handle
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Handle, Removing and Installing".
Overview Door Lock, Striker Pin

1 - Door Inner Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Inner Cover, Removing and Installing".
2 - Door Lock Operating Cable
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Opener Cable, Removing and Installing".
3 - Grommet
- Cannot be replaced separately
4 - Door Lock
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Lock, Removing and Installing".
5 - Bolt
6 - Bolt
7 - Catch
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Catch, Removing and Installing".
READ NEXT:
Removing
Note
The window regulator motor can be removed or installed with
the motor or door window in any position.
- Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interi
Removing
- Remove the rear window frame trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Rear Door Trim Panels; Window Frame
Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Rem
Housing, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the sealing plugs.
- Remove the clamping screw -3-
until it stops using a screwdriver -4-.
- Press the housing retaining brack
SEE MORE:
A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch -F23-
Note
Switch pressures, removing and installing switches as well
as switch arrangement and version. Refer to vehicle specific
refrigerant circuit
→ Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr.87; System
Overview - R
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Wedge Set -T10383-
Removing
- Move the front seats all the way forward.
Vehicles with a Center Armrest:
- Vehicles with vents: remove the rear vent. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Vents, Removing and Installing".
- Equipment