Audi Q3: Overview - Subframe
Overview - Subframe, Vehicles with FWD
Caution
There is a risk of damaging the subframe threaded
connection threads on the body.
- The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened
or tightened with an impact wrench.
- Always install all bolts by hand for the first few
turns.

1 - Bolt
- 90 Nm + 90º
- Always replace if removed
2 - Subframe
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Removing and installing, FWD Vehicles".
3 - Bolt
- 90 Nm + 90º
- Always replace if removed
4 - Bolt
- 90 Nm + 90º
- Always replace if removed
5 - Bolt
- 90 Nm + 90º
- Always replace if removed
Overview - Subframe, Vehicles with AWD
Caution
There is a risk of damaging the subframe threaded
connection threads on the body.
- The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened
or tightened with an impact wrench.
- Always install all bolts by hand for the first few
turns.

1 - Bolt
- 90 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
2 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".
3 - Bolt
- 90 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
4 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".
5 - Subframe
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Removing and Installing, AWD Vehicles".
- 6 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".
7 - Bolt
- 90 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
8 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".
9 - Bolt
- 90 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
READ NEXT:
Subframe, Removing and installing, FWD Vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Locating Pins -T10096-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Tools and Preliminary Work
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hydraulic Press -VAS6178-
with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - Pressure
Head -T10205/13- from the Bearin
Overview - Stabilizer Bar
1 - Subframe
2 - Bolt
25 Nm + 45º
Always replace if removed
Install evenly
3 - Clamp
4 - Bearing
Always replace t
SEE MORE:
Removing
- Remove the front window frame trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Front Door Trim; Window Frame Trim
Removing and Installing.
- Remove the window shaft strip -1-
upward -arrows-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the f
Preparation
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical expertise.
If the engine does not start because the vehicle
battery is drained, you can jump start your vehicle
using another vehicle. Jump start cables are
needed to do this.
Both vehicle batteri