Removing and installing mounting bracket and outer door handle — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

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• If the retaining clip cannot be moved, lift the retaining tab (2) and at the same time move the retaining clip.
• Detach door handle (3) outwards (arrow) (retaining clip (2) must be positioned as shown in illustration).
• Shown without door in illustration.
• Counterhold mounting bracket and insert door handle (4) in door opening and mounting bracket.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove outer door handle trim .
2. Remove lock cylinder .
3. Remove door trim 70.
4. Remove cover panel for door shell .
5. Remove door window .

6. Remove cover for anti-theft system .
7. Remove door lock .
8. Prise sealing plug out of door shell and, reaching through opening (arrow A) with a screwdriver (1), slide retaining clip (3) for door handle (4) forwards as far as stop (arrow B). [Note: If the retaining clip cannot be moved, lift the retaining tab (2) and at the same time move the retaining clip.]
9. Detach door handle (3) outwards (arrow) (retaining clip (2) must be positioned as shown in illustration).
10. Detach mounting bracket (1). [Note: Shown without door in illustration.]
11. Insert mounting bracket and outer door handle in door in the following order:
12. Check whether retaining clip (6) on mounting bracket is still in "“open”" position.
13. Insert mounting bracket (5) in inside of door.
14. Counterhold mounting bracket and insert door handle (4) in door opening and mounting bracket.
15. Slide retaining clip (6) towards rear as far as stop (arrow).
16. Install door lock .
17. Engage operating rod (3) at operating lever for door handle.
18. Slide operating shaft (2) for lock cylinder onto door lock (1).
19. Install door window .
20. Install cover for anti-theft system .
21. Install cover panel for door shell .
22. Install door trim 70.
23. Install lock cylinder .
24. Install outer door handle trim .

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