Audi Q7: Radiator Grille/Front Trim
Overview - Radiator Grille

1 - Cover
2 - Emblem
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Name Badges and Emblems".
3 - quattro Name Badge
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Name Badges and Emblems".
4 - Radiator Grille
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Radiator Grille, Removing and Installing".
5 - Reinforcement Brace
- For the radiator grille
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Reinforcement Brace, Removing and Installing".
6 - Bolt
7 - Bolt
8 - Bolt
9 - Cover
- For the emblem
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Radiator Grille Name Badges and Emblems, Removing and
Installing".
10 - Mount
- For the front camera
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Communication; Rep. Gr.91; Peripheral Camera; Component Location
Overview - Peripheral Camera.
Radiator Grille, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the reinforcement brace. Refer to
→ Chapter "Reinforcement Brace, Removing and Installing".
- Release the catches -1 and 4-.
- Remove the radiator grille -3-
from the bumper cover -2-.
- If the radiator grille is to be replaced, also remove the
following components:
- Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G283-. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.69; Airbag Crash Sensors; Component
Location Overview - Airbag Crash Sensors.
- Emblem. Refer to
→ Chapter "Radiator Grille Name Badges and Emblems, Removing and
Installing".

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Reinforcement Brace, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- If equipped disconnect the washer fluid hose
-5- from the night vision system
spray nozzle.
- Free up the washer fluid hose -4-
for the headlamp washer system.
- Disconnect the connector -1-
and antenna wire -6- and free up
the wiring harness -3-.
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Remove the reinforcement brace -2-
from the radiator grille.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Radiator Grille"
Front License Plate Bracket, Removing and Installing
- Front license plate bracket must be positioned at the top
edge on the front bumper cover and bolted into the holes
provided on the bumper cover.
READ NEXT:
Overview - Spoiler
1 - Side Spoiler
Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Side Spoiler, Removing and Installing".
2 - Foam Seal
Replace if damaged
3 -&n
Overview - Trim Molding and Covers
Overview - Trim Molding
1 - Front Door
2 - Rear Door
3 - Clip
With "front door" label
4 - Clip
With "rear door" label
Trim Molding, Removing and Installing, Front Door
Removing
- Using a small screwdriver -2-,
pry the trim molding -1- out of the
clip at the opening -arrow-.
- Carefully pry the entire leng
SEE MORE:
Fig. 5 Upper display: adjusting the display
Switching the view
Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view (1) and the enhanced view (2).
Adjusting the layout
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various layouts
may be available.
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETT
Overview - Instrument Panel Central Tube
1 - Bolt
20 Nm
Quantity: 1 on the left and right side
Caution
There is a risk of malfunctions do to a faulty ground
connection.
The counter threaded and contact surface must be free of
paint, coating, and corrosion, the threaded con