Audi Q7: Flange Shaft Protective Ring, Replacing
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 example Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool -
22-115mm -17/2-
Removing the Protective Ring -A-
from the Flange Shaft
B - -17/2-, for example.

Installing the Protective Ring -1-
on the Flange Shaft
- Installation position: the larger outer diameter of the
protective ring faces toward the flange.

Flange/Driveshaft Protective Ring, Replacing
Flange/Driveshaft Protective Ring, Replacing, 0DB and 0D2
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Press Plate -VW401-
- Press Piece - Rod -VW407-
- Press Piece - Multiple Use -VW412-
- Seal Installer - Flange Shaft -T10049-
- -3-Separating tool 22 to 75 mm,
such as -17/1-
- Flange/driveshaft removed.
Press the Protective Ring off the Flange/Driveshaft.
A - Separating Tool - 22-115mm, such as -17/2-

Install the Protective Ring -arrow-
onto the Flange/Driveshaft.
- Installation position: ribbed side of the protective ring
points to the flange.
- The protective ring -A- must
engage audibly in the groove on the flange.

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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Seal Installer - Flange Shaft -T10049-
Puller - Unit Injector -T10055-
Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use -T10172-
Counterhold - Kit - Adapters
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Fig. 71 Rear bench seat: lower LATCH anchors
Fig. 72 Third row rear bench seat: lower LATCH anchors
Observe the safety precautions.
In the United States and Canada, child safety
seats can be secured without safety belts using
the LATCH system. LATCH stands for Lower Anchors
and Tethers for Chil
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 T