Audi Q7: Window Frame Trim Panel, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Lower the door window.
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- If installed, remove the screws -1-
and remove the mounting eye -2-
from the window frame.

- Loosen the trim on the ends from the adhesive pads
-1 and 3- from the door, using the
-3409-.
- Pry off the window frame trim -2-
starting at the bottom and working along the length of the
window guide to the upper rear in direction of
-arrows-.
- Remove the trim downward from the window frame.

Installing
- Insert window frame trim -2- at
upper front in the window guide -1-
in direction of -arrow-.

- Install window frame trim -2-
along the entire length of the window guide.
- Remove all new part protective foil from the adhesive pads.
- Push the trim in the area of the adhesive pads firmly
-1, and 3- against the door.
Note
Ignore the -arrows-.
Further installation is the reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications,
replacing components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Rear Door Trim Panel".

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1 - Light Switch Trim
Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Light Switch Trim, Removing and Installing".
Press on until it engages audibly
2 - Instrument Panel
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Pry the instrument panel side cover
-1- off using the -3409--arrow-
and remove it.
Installing
Install in
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Wedge Set -T10383-
Removing the Center Speaker Trim
Caution
There is a risk of damaging the speaker trim.
Proceed very carefully when removin
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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.
For vehicles with a
Removing
- Disconnect the door cut-off connector
-1- from the A-pillar. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Connectors.
- Tape off the A-pillar in the door arrester area using
adhesive tape, so that the paint will not be damaged.
- Remove the door arrester