Audi Q7: Door, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Disconnect the door connector -2- from the B-pillar. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Connectors.
- Tape off the B-pillar in the door arrester area using adhesive tape, so that the paint will not be damaged.
- Remove the bolt -1- for the door arrester.
- Remove the upper and lower cap -3-.
- Remove the set screw -4- from the top and bottom of the door hinge.
- Carefully remove the door upward out of the door hinges.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Do not make any adjustments after installing the door.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Door"
Door, Adjusting
Adjustment Dimensions
A - Rear Door to Front Door - Bottom
- Gap dimension -a- = 4.0 -0.3/+0.7 mm
- Flush dimension -b- = 0/-1.0 mm
- Parallel alignment = 0.5 mm
-1- Front door
-2- Rear door
B - Rear Door to Front Door - Top
- Gap dimension -c- = 3.8 +- 1.0 mm
- Flush dimension -d- = 0.5/-1.0 mm
- Parallel alignment = 0.5 mm
-3- Front B-pillar trim
-4- Rear B-pillar trim
C - Rear Door to Rear Side Panel
- Gap dimension -f- = 3.2 +- 0.5 mm
- Flush dimension -e- = 0/- 1.0 mm.
- Parallel alignment = 0.5 mm
-2- Rear door
-5- Rear side panel
Door Adjustment, Checking
Check points for the door adjustments using the -T40038/19-.
Check height and side adjustment at check point "B" using -T40038/19-.
Check height and side adjustment at check point "C" using -T40038/19-.
- Adjustment dimensions. Refer to → Chapter "Adjustment Dimensions".
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Gauge - Gap Adjustment -3371-
- Template -T40038/19-
Check Points for Adjusting Door, Using -T40038/19-
- Place the template on the check point:
- Template side "B" on the check point -B- at distance -x1- = 150 mm.
- Template side "C" on the check point -C- at distance -x2- = 150 mm.
Height and Side Adjustment at Check Point "B", Checking using -T40038/19-
- Place side "B" of the template on the body -3-.
- The contour of the template must completely contact the body.
- At the correct height adjustment the bottom of the trim molding -2- must be within the tolerance -z- of the template contour.
- At the correct side adjustment the dimension -y- must be between the template and the dimension -1- within the tolerance.
- -y- = 0/-1.0 mm.
Height and Side Adjustment at Check Point "C", Checking using -T40038/19-
- Place side "C" of the template on the body -3-.
- The contour of the template must completely contact the body.
- At the correct height adjustment the bottom of the trim molding -2- must be within the tolerance -z- of the template contour.
- At the correct side adjustment the dimension -y- must be between the template and the dimension -1- within the tolerance.
- -y- = 0/-1.0 mm.
Length Adjustment
- Adjustment dimensions. Refer to → Chapter "Adjustment Dimensions".
Procedure
- Remove the B-pillar air duct. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Vehicle Interior Trim Panels; B-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing.
- Loosen the bolts -1, 2 and 4- and nut -3- on the hinge and on the B-pillar.
- Adjust the door lengthwise.
- Tighten the bolts and nuts.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Door"
Side Adjustment
- Adjustment dimensions. Refer to → Chapter "Adjustment Dimensions".
Procedure
- Remove the B-pillar air duct. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Vehicle Interior Trim Panels; B-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing.
- Loosen the bolts -arrows- on the upper and lower hinge.
- Adjust the door to the center of the vehicle.
- Tighten the bolts.
Tightening Specification
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Door Handle and Door Lock"
Striker, Adjusting
- Adjustment dimensions. Refer to → Chapter "Adjustment Dimensions".
Procedure
- Loosen the bolts -arrows-.
- Slide the striker -1- until the door is flush with the body contour.
- When adjusting the striker, move it only toward the center of the vehicle.
- Do not adjust the door height using the striker because the door lock will be damaged.
- When adjusted correctly, the striker must engage in the center of the door lock.
- Tighten the bolts.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Door Handle and Door Lock"
