Removing and installing door cover (front): Audi Q7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–)

• Special tools named: T10383/1, 3356
• Renewed: retaining clips

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• Renew retaining clips and grommets if damaged.

📋 Procedure

1. Open door.
2. Loosen joint seal (1) at bottom from adhesive bond to door cover (3).
3. Carefully heat door cover with hot air blowerV.A.G 1416, lever cover off door (2) using wedge T10383/1 and disengage downwards (arrows). [Note: Renew retaining clips and grommets if damaged.]
4. Clean bonding surface with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04.
5. Apply primerD 355 205 A2 to bonding surface using applicatorD 009 500 25 and allow to flash off.

6. Fold over ends of protective film or attach removal aids (3, 5) to protective film, as shown in illustration.
7. Peel protective film off adhesive strip (2, 4, 6) using removal aid.
8. Engage door cover (1) on underside of door (7) and align via locating pins.
9. Press door cover on until it engages audibly.
10. Press door cover on at bonding surface using roller 3356.
11. Install joint seal .

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