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How to Remove the Door Panel of an Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 8V, MK 3 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Door trim panel

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Do you want to remove the front door panel of an Audi A3? Follow these steps. First, disconnect the battery terminals located in the engine bay. After removing the plastic cover, unscrew the screws under the handle, in the space of the door release lever, and around the door panel using a screwdriver.

Pry the door panel away from the metal with a lever, then disconnect the window switch and speaker connectors. Remove the adhesive panel if you need to perform maintenance inside.

Reverse the assembly of the parts as you disassembled them.


Updated on 11 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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