Interior (internal elements) of the car Audi A3 8L

Care of vinyl trim panels
Do not use washing powders, caustic soda or gasoline-based cleaners to clean vinyl panels. Regular soap and warm water are perfect for this purpose. Stubborn...

Caring for upholstery and carpets
Execution order 1. Every three months, remove the carpets and mats and clean the interior panels of the car (if necessary, this procedure can be performed more...

Removal and installation interior mirror
Removal Press the interior mirror –1– downwards at an angle (arrow on the illustration) from the support plate and thus release it in the support with the...

Removal and installation the armrest
Removal 1. Remove the rear ashtray. 2. Remove screw –2–. 3. Remove the armrest –1– upwards. The illustration also shows: 3 – screw, 18 Nm; 4 – armrest support....

Removal and installation the lower center console
Center console mounting elements 1 - rear ashtray 2 - cover in front of the parking brake 3 - screw, 4 Nm 4 - lid 5 - front screw, 1.5 Nm, rear screw, 4 Nm 6 -...

Removal and installation the diagnostic plug of the security systems
Removal 1. Remove the diagnostic connector cover. 2. Use a screwdriver –1– to pry up the 3 stoppers (arrows) on the diagnostic plug –2–. 3. Remove the...

Removal and installation the center console
Electrical connectors for the center console 1 - driver's seat heating 2 - rear window heating 3 - alarm 4 - Front passenger seat heating 5 - radio receiver 6...

Removal and installation the A-pillar trim
Removal Warning: To remove the driver's side A-pillar trim, remove the 2 screws. To remove the front screw, remove the bonnet release handle. 1. Remove the 2...

Removal and installation the pocket on the driver's side
Removal 1. Detach the side cover of the fuse box and remove it. 2. Remove 4 mounting screws –2–. 3. Remove 4 mounting screws –2– (refer to the accompanying...

Removal and installation the glove box
Removal 1. Disconnect and remove the instrument panel side cover. 2. Disconnect the connector –4– of the glove compartment light. 3. Remove 4 mounting screws...

Removal and installation rear side trim
3-door models Removal 1. Remove the rear seat and backrest, refer to subsection Removal and installation the rear seat and backrest . 2. Remove the rear side...

Removal and installation the rear roof trim
Removal 1. Detach the trim –1– in the center. 2 – mounting elements. 2. Squeeze the roof closure trim in the center so that it can be removed from the C-pillar...

Removal and installation the threshold strip
3-door models 1. Remove the A-pillar trim, refer to subsection Removal and installation the A-pillar trim . 2. Disconnect the input strip –1– (6 clamps). 3....

Removal and installation the tailgate trim
Removal the lower trim 1. Open the lid. 2. Remove the 2 fastening screws –1– from the handle trim. 3. Using a screwdriver, detach the trim –2–. 4. Remove the...

Removal and installation trunk trim
3-door models Removal 1. Remove the side trim from the rear, refer to subsection Removal and installation rear side trim . 2. Loosen the screws securing the...

Removal and installation the trunk lid lock trim
Removal 1. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the lugs. 2. Remove 4 mounting screws –2–. 3. Remove the boot lid lock trim –3– upwards. Installation 1....

Removal and installation the front seat
Removal Warning: To remove the front seat with side airbag, adapter VAS 5094 is required. 1. Move the seat forward manually or electrically. 2. Remove the rear...

Removal and installation the front seat cover
Removal 1. Remove the cover –1– forward in the area of the clamps –2–. 2. Pull the cover –1– in the direction of the arrow (A) and remove it. Installation 1....

Removal and installation the seat guide cover from the channel side
Removal 1. Remove cover –3– using a screwdriver. 2. Remove screw –2–. 3. Remove cover –1– at stopper –4– from groove –5–. 4. Pull down the cover –1– behind the...

Removal and installation the seat guide cover on the tunnel side
Removal Take your finger under the lid –1– (in the direction of arrow A in the illustration) and press the stopper 2 in the direction of the arrow (B). At the...

Connecting the Airbag Wiring Jumper
After removing the airbag, the ground circuit must be kept closed until the seat is reinstalled and connected. To do this, connect jumper VAS 5094. Warning: To...

Removal and installation the rear seat and backrest
Removal the seat 1. Pull the seat elements forward by the loop and open them. 2. Press the spring clip –1– in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the...

Installing a side airbag
Side airbag Warning: The surfaces of the pillow to be glued must be degreased and clean. 1. Remove the protective film from the side impact airbag –1–. 2....

Installing the side airbag into the adjustment beam
Warning: The surfaces of the pillow to be glued must be degreased and clean. Execution order Remove the protective film and, as shown in the illustration,...

Single Lock — General Information and Vacuum Hoses
Wiring of a single lock 1 - pressure/vacuum hose 2 - front rear door adjusting element 3 - tank cover adjusting element 4 - bushing 5 - tailgate adjusting...

Removal and installation single lock activators
Door lock actuator Removal 1. Remove the beam, refer to the subsection Removal and installation the front door and adjusting element holder and to the...

Emergency release of the fuel filler flap
If the single lock is faulty, the fuel filler flap can be unlocked manually. Execution order 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Remove the right side trim, refer to...

Removal and installation a single lock pump
Removal 1. Remove the shelf in the side panel. 2. Open the clamp –2–. 3. Open the sound insulation element –1–. 4. Disconnect electrical and pneumatic...

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