Removing and installing window frame trim: Audi Q3

🧭 Before you start

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

📋 Procedure

1. Lower door window.
2. Remove door trim (front) .
3. Remove treble loudspeaker trim .
4. Equipment version with lane change assist: Unclip button for lane change assist E530 and move electrical wiring clear.
5. Equipment version with treble loudspeaker: Remove treble loudspeaker and move wiring clear.

6. Unfasten ends of trim from adhesive pads (1) and (2) on door frame using removal wedge3409.
7. Working from bottom front to top rear, carefully prise off trim (1) for window frame working along window guide (arrow B) with removal wedge3409.
8. Then prise off trim for window frame at bottom rear with removal wedge3409, working carefully along length of window guide (arrow A).
9. Pull trim for window frame downwards off window frame and detach.
10. Insert trim (1) for window frame in window guide (2) at top rear (arrow).
11. Install trim for window frame over entire length of window guide.
12. Apply adhesive pads (1) and (2) to door frame and press on.
13. Peel protective film (3) off adhesive pads.
14. Press trim firmly onto door frame in area of adhesive pads.

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