Audi Q7: Door, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Disconnect the door connector -2-
from the B-pillar. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Connectors.
- Tape off the B-pillar in the door arrester area using
adhesive tape, so that the paint will not be damaged.
- Remove the bolt -1- for the
door arrester.
- Remove the upper and lower cap -3-.
- Remove the set screw -4- from
the top and bottom of the door hinge.
- Carefully remove the door upward out of the door hinges.
![A58-10388](images/books/3007/audi_q7_door_removing_and_installing_257.webp)
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Do not make any adjustments after installing the door.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Door"
Door, Adjusting
Adjustment Dimensions
![Adjustment Dimensions](images/books/3007/audi_q7_door_removing_and_installing_258.webp)
A - Rear Door to Front Door - Bottom
- Gap dimension -a- = 4.0 -0.3/+0.7 mm
- Flush dimension -b- = 0/-1.0 mm
- Parallel alignment = 0.5 mm
-1- Front door
-2- Rear door
B - Rear Door to Front Door - Top
- Gap dimension -c- = 3.8 +- 1.0 mm
- Flush dimension -d- = 0.5/-1.0 mm
- Parallel alignment = 0.5 mm
-3- Front B-pillar trim
-4- Rear B-pillar trim
C - Rear Door to Rear Side Panel
- Gap dimension -f- = 3.2 +- 0.5 mm
- Flush dimension -e- = 0/- 1.0 mm.
- Parallel alignment = 0.5 mm
-2- Rear door
-5- Rear side panel
Door Adjustment, Checking
Check points for the door adjustments using the -T40038/19-.
Check height and side adjustment at check point "B" using -T40038/19-.
Check height and side adjustment at check point "C" using -T40038/19-.
- Adjustment dimensions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Adjustment Dimensions".
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Gauge - Gap Adjustment -3371-
- Template -T40038/19-
Check Points for Adjusting Door,
Using -T40038/19-
- Place the template on the check point:
- Template side "B" on the check point
-B- at distance -x1- = 150
mm.
- Template side "C" on the check point
-C- at distance -x2- = 150
mm.
![A58-10305](images/books/3007/audi_q7_door_removing_and_installing_259.webp)
Height and Side Adjustment at Check
Point "B", Checking using -T40038/19-
- Place side "B" of the template on the body
-3-.
- The contour of the template must completely contact the
body.
- At the correct height adjustment the bottom of the trim
molding -2- must be within the
tolerance -z- of the template
contour.
- At the correct side adjustment the dimension
-y- must be between the template
and the dimension -1- within the
tolerance.
- -y- = 0/-1.0 mm.
![A58-10400](images/books/3007/audi_q7_door_removing_and_installing_260.webp)
Height and Side Adjustment at Check
Point "C", Checking using -T40038/19-
- Place side "C" of the template on the body
-3-.
- The contour of the template must completely contact the
body.
- At the correct height adjustment the bottom of the trim
molding -2- must be within the
tolerance -z- of the template
contour.
- At the correct side adjustment the dimension
-y- must be between the template
and the dimension -1- within the
tolerance.
- -y- = 0/-1.0 mm.
![A58-10401](images/books/3007/audi_q7_door_removing_and_installing_261.webp)
Length Adjustment
- Adjustment dimensions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Adjustment Dimensions".
Procedure
- Remove the B-pillar air duct. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Vehicle Interior Trim Panels;
B-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing.
- Loosen the bolts -1, 2 and 4-
and nut -3- on the hinge and on the
B-pillar.
- Adjust the door lengthwise.
- Tighten the bolts and nuts.
![A58-10389](images/books/3007/audi_q7_door_removing_and_installing_262.webp)
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Door"
Side Adjustment
- Adjustment dimensions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Adjustment Dimensions".
Procedure
- Remove the B-pillar air duct. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Vehicle Interior Trim Panels;
B-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing.
- Loosen the bolts -arrows- on
the upper and lower hinge.
- Adjust the door to the center of the vehicle.
- Tighten the bolts.
![A58-10390](images/books/3007/audi_q7_door_removing_and_installing_263.webp)
Tightening Specification
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Door Handle and Door Lock"
Striker, Adjusting
- Adjustment dimensions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Adjustment Dimensions".
Procedure
- Loosen the bolts -arrows-.
- Slide the striker -1- until the
door is flush with the body contour.
- When adjusting the striker, move it only toward the center
of the vehicle.
- Do not adjust the door height using the striker because the
door lock will be damaged.
- When adjusted correctly, the striker must engage in the
center of the door lock.
- Tighten the bolts.
![A57-10728](images/books/3007/audi_q7_door_removing_and_installing_264.webp)
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Door Handle and Door Lock"
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Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Door".
Removing
- Tape of
1 - Nut
7 Nm
2 - Window Regulator
Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Window Regulator, Removing and Installing".
3 - Nut
7 Nm
4 - C
Removing
- Remove the window regulator motor. Refer to
→ Chapter "Window Regulator Motor, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the rear door window. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Doo
SEE MORE:
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
Fig. 147 Menu: select destination
Opening a menu
Applies to: MMI: Press NAVIGATION on the
home screen.
If the map is displayed, press
(1) fig. 146.
The following functions are available:
Last destinations
Favorites
Contacts
Received destinat
Note
Depending on vehicle equipment, there are different versions
of the A/C system for the Audi Q7. Make sure to use the correct
version and pay attention to the allocation of different
components. Refer to
→ Chapter "A/C System Versions" and Parts Catalog.
The A/C Compressor R