Audi Q7: Noise Insulation
Overview - Noise Insulation

1 - Bolt
2 - Front Noise Insulation
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Noise Insulation, Removing and Installing, Front".
3 - Bolt
4 - Rear Noise Insulation
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Noise Insulation, Removing and Installing, Rear".
5 - Expanding Rivet
6 - Left Noise Insulation
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Noise Insulation, Removing and Installing, Left".
7 - Nut
8 - Bolt
9 - Bolt
Noise Insulation, Removing and Installing
Noise Insulation, Removing and Installing, Front
Removing
- Remove the bolts -1, 2, 4-.
- Remove the front noise insulation -3-.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
Vehicles with Parking Heater:
- The rubber grommet -A- must be
without tension in the noise insulation
-B- and the exhaust pipe must be flush with the rubber
grommet -A- or hang slightly out of
the rubber grommet -A-.
- The mouth of the exhaust pipe -C-
must be installed when passing through in the sound enclosure
-B- installed grommet
-A- right-angled to the sound
enclosure -B-.
- The exhaust pipe opening -C-
must not point in the direction of travel
-arrow- (or else the driving wind from a moving vehicle
could cause an increased counter pressure in the exhaust
system).

Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Noise Insulation"
Noise Insulation, Removing and Installing, Left
Removing
- Remove the nuts -1 through 2-
and bolt -5-.
- Remove the expanding rivet -4-.
- Remove the left noise insulation -3-.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Noise Insulation"
Noise Insulation, Removing and Installing, Rear
Removing
- Remove the bolts -1 and 3-.
- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Noise Insulation"
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Overview - Underbody Trim Panels
1 - Nut
2.5 Nm
Quantity: 2
2 - Bolt
2.5 Nm
Quantity: 4
3 - Bolt
6 Nm
4 - Front Underbody Panel
There are differe
Overview - Roof Railing
1 - Seal
Replace if damaged
2 - Bolt
8 Nm
Quantity: 2
3 - Roof Railing
Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Roof Railin
Overview - Exterior Rearview Mirror
1 - Mirror Trim
Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Mirror Trim, Removing and Installing".
2 - Bolt
1.5 Nm
3 - 
SEE MORE:
Removing
- Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Rear Door Trim Panels; Rear Door
Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Disconnect the connector -3-.
- Release the catch -arrow A- on
the cable -2- downward from the
support bracket
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
Upholstery Clip - Cover to Seat Cushion
Removing
- Re