Removing and installing forced ventilation vents in passenger compartment — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

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• This illustration shows the ventilation frame (3) on the right side on an Audi A3 Sportback. It applies accordingly to the left side.For greater clarity the rear bumper cover of the Audi A3 Sportback has been removed.
• To make sure that the sealing lips (3) close properly, the ventilation frame (2) may only be installed in one position e.g. on the Audi A3 and Audi A3 Sportback. On these vehicles, the large radius (arrow) is at the top.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove bumper cover (rear) General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (rear); Exploded view - bumper cover.
2. If left ventilation frame is to be removed and re-used, remove left luggage compartment lining (side trim) - vehicles with luggage compartment lining without cover General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trim panels; Exploded view - luggage compartment side trim.
3. If ventilation frame (left and/or right) is to be removed and re-used, remove corresponding luggage compartment lining (luggage compartment lining without cover) General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trim panels; Exploded view - luggage compartment side trim.
4. Left side: Detach cover in luggage compartment side trim.
5. Right side: Take out vehicle tool kit.

6. Release retaining clips (arrows) and pull or press forced ventilation frame (1) outwards out of body opening.
7. Release retaining clips (arrows) and press forced ventilation frame (1) outwards out of body opening.
8. Take out ventilation frame (3) downwards between body (2) and bumper cover (1) (e.g. Audi A3, Audi A3 Sportback) [Note: This illustration shows the ventilation frame (3) on the right side on an Audi A3 Sportback. It applies accordingly to the left side.For greater clarity the rear bumper cover of the Audi A3 Sportback has been removed.]
9. Check seal (1) for damage.
10. Fit ventilation frame (2) in correct position to make sure sealing lips (3) close properly. [Note: To make sure that the sealing lips (3) close properly, the ventilation frame (2) may only be installed in one position e.g. on the Audi A3 and Audi A3 Sportback. On these vehicles, the large radius (arrow) is at the top.]
11. Press forced ventilation vent into body opening until all retaining clips engage audibly.

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