Removing and installing wheel arch cover (rear): Audi Q3

🧭 Before you start

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

📋 Procedure

1. Unfasten wheel housing liner (rear) in area of side panel and bumper cover .
2. Starting at bottom of side panel at C-pillar, carefully unfasten wheel arch trim towards rear gradually using wedge T10383.
3. Insert a small screwdriver (4) in openings (arrows) and release retaining tabs on inside, and at the same time pull wheel arch cover (1) off bumper cover (3) slightly from outside.
4. Carefully heat wheel arch cover with hot air blowerV.A.G 1416 and pull cover off bumper cover.
5. ⚠ Only peel protective film off double-sided adhesive strip and bond on adhesive strip in vicinity of bumper cover.Protective film (C) must remain on double-sided adhesive strip at wheel arch cover in vicinity of side panel. — Clean bonding surface on body with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04.

6. Check seal (B) for damage.
7. Peel protective film off adhesive strip (A) only.
8. Fit sections of wheel arch cover (D) in the sequence (1 ... 3), as shown.
9. 1. Apply wheel arch cover at bottom at side panel (rear).
10. 2. Press wheel arch cover onto side panel (rear) so that it engages audibly.
11. 3. Position wheel arch cover on bumper cover and press it on so that it engages audibly.
12. Install wheel housing liner (rear) .

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