A3 Quattro V6-3.2L (BUB) (2008)
Cowl Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair
Body Front
Plenum Chamber Cover
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Guide rods (T10093)
1
Windshield
2
Plenum chamber seal
3
Plenum chamber cover
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Before removing, first pull off seal for plenum chamber - 2 - upward and remove windshield washer jets.
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To remove, lift cover at front and press out cover - 3 - starting from outside in - direction of arrow - as close as possible to clamping strip - 4 -
using a tool, e.g. a tire iron.
CAUTION!
When prying out cover, do not push up the clamping strip - 4 - when doing this. This would press the clamping strip off the windshield and is
not sealed in this area
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When doing this, support tire iron using e.g. a wood block of approx. 4 cm in height on top suspension strut dome.
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When installing, cover must not be driven on, but cover must be pressed into clamping strip in stages.
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Clamping strip may otherwise be pressed off the windshield and is not sealed in this area.