Audi Q7: Door Arrester, Removing and Installing
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component
overview prior to starting procedure.
Removing
- Move the door window into the "closed" position.
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Front Door Trim Panels; Front Door
Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the speaker. Refer to
→ Communication; Rep. Gr.91; Sound System; Component Location
Overview - Sound System.
- 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 bolt -arrow-.

- Remove the bolts -arrows- and
remove the door arrester -1- toward
the inside.

- Pull the cap -1- slightly to
the side -A arrows- and remove it
from the door arrester -2--arrow B-.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Door arrester installation position. Refer to → Fig.
- Cap installation position. Refer to → Fig.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Door"
Impact Member, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Front Door Trim Panels; Front Door
Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the door. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door, Removing and Installing".
- Pry out the B-pillar cover -3-.
- Remove the bolts -1, 4 and 5-.
- Remove the member plate -2-.
- Remove the impact member -arrow-
forward.

- Release the retainers -arrows-
and remove the A-pillar cover -2-
from the impact member -1-.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Install the impact member in the sequence:
-1 through 5-.

Step
- Insert the impact member into the door.
- Tighten the screw -4- to 1.5 Nm.
- Insert the member plate -2- and tighten the
screw -1-.
- Tighten the screws in the following sequence: -4,
5, 6 and 7-.
- Press on the covers for the A-pillar -8-
and B-pillar -3- until they audibly engage.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Door"
READ NEXT:
Removing
- Remove the A-pillar trim panels. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Vehicle Interior Trim Panels;
A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the f
1 - Cap
2 - Nut
7 Nm
3 - Window Regulator
Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Window Regulator, Removing and Installing".
4 - Clip
For
Removing
- Remove the door window. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Door Window, Removing and Installing".
- Release the retainers -3 and 4-
on the threaded pins -2- for the
window regula
SEE MORE:
If the engine oil level too low
If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that is listed on the sticker. The
sticker is located at the front of the engine compartment fig. 164. When using
the engine oil listed on the sticker, you can adjust the oil level as often as
needed.
If engine oil that mee
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Removing
Note
During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the
same location.
Before starting work:
- Versions with coil springs: determine the curb weight
position. Refer to
→ Ch