Audi Q7: Radiator Grille/Front Trim
Overview - Radiator Grille
![Overview - Radiator Grille](images/books/3007/audi_q7_radiator_grille_front_trim_540.webp)
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".
![A66-11492](images/books/3007/audi_q7_radiator_grille_front_trim_541.webp)
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.
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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:
Overview - Subframe Mount
Engine Mount
1 - Subframe
2 - Bolt
55 Nm
3 - Bolt
20 Nm
M8
4 - Engine Support
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Engine Support, Removing and Installing".
5 - Heat Shield
6 - Bolt
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Flange Shaft Protective Ring, Replacing, 0DB and 0D2
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Press Plate -VW401-
Press Plate -VW402-
Press Piece - Multiple Use -VW412-
Press Piece - Deflection Ring -T40089/1-
Intake Manifold Release Tool -T10526-
-3-Separating Tool - 22-115mm,
for exa