Removing and installing door arrester: Audi Q3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

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• Slide rubber sleeve onto door arrester (make sure rubber sleeve is fitted on correct side).

📋 Procedure

1. Move door window to "“closed”" position.
2. Remove door trim General body repairs, interior70Door trim (rear); Removing and installing door trim (rear).
3. Remove lower loudspeaker Communication91Sound system; Overview of fitting locations - sound system.
4. Unscrew bolt (arrow) for door arrester.
5. If fitted, detach sealing piece (1) for door arrester from door opening.

6. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and take out door arrester (2) inwards.
7. Pull rubber sleeve (1) on door arrester to the side slightly (arrows A).
8. Detach rubber sleeve from door arrester (2)(arrow B).
9. Slide rubber sleeve onto door arrester (make sure rubber sleeve is fitted on correct side).
10. Install lower loudspeaker Communication91Sound system; Overview of fitting locations - sound system.
11. Install door trim General body repairs, interior70Door trim (rear); Removing and installing door trim (rear).

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