Audi Q5: Noise Insulation
Overview - Noise Insulation
Front Noise Insulation

1 - Noise Insulation
- Removing:
- The front wheel spoiler is removed. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Front Wheel Spoiler".
- Remove the bolts -1- and
-2- as well as the bolts at the bottom of
the wheel housing liner (3 bolts on each side) and then pull the noise
insulation toward the rear under the bumper.
- When installing, slide the front noise insulation in under the
bumper.
2 - Bumper Cover
3 - Spring Nut
- Install on the bumper cover.
4 - Bolt
5 - Rear Noise Insulation
6 - Quick Release
- Rotate 180º to the left to remove.
- When installing, the connection must engage when rotating.
7 - Bolt
8 - Spoiler
Vehicles with Parking Heater
- In vehicles with a parking heater, make sure the exhaust
pipe is installed correctly in the noise insulation.

Rear Noise Insulation

1 - Rear Noise Insulation
- Loosen the 3 rear quick-release fasteners on the noise insulation.
- Loosen the quick-release fasteners -6-
and remove the noise insulation toward the rear.
2 - Spring Nut
- Slide into the crossbrace.
3 - Crossbrace
4 - Spring Nut
- Slide sideways into the transmission crossmember.
5 - Washer
6 - Expanding Clip
7 - Bolt
8 - Bolt
Noise Insulation, Removing and Installing
Refer to the Assembly Overview to determine removal and installation, refer
to
→ Chapter "Overview - Noise Insulation".
Underbody Panel
Overview - Underbody Panels
Front Underbody Panels

1 - Right Aerodynamic Trim Panel
2 - Expanding Clip
3 - Nut
4 - Expanding Clip
5 - Right Front Aerodynamic Trim Panel
6 - Left Front Aerodynamic Trim Panel
7 - Left Aerodynamic Trim Panel
Rear Underbody Panels

1 - Bolt
2 - Right Rear Aerodynamic Trim Panel
- Slide under the right aerodynamic trim panel when installing.
3 - Nut
4 - Clip
5 - Rear Right Longitudinal Member Trim
6 - Aerodynamic Trim Left Rear
7 - Spring Nut
8 - Rear Left Longitudinal Member Trim
Overview - Tunnel Brace

1 - Bolt
2 - Front Crossmember
3 - Brace
4 - Nut
5 - Rear Cross Member
6 - Bolts
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Overview - Roof Trim Molding
Note
Note different versions.
The roof trim strips are not riveted to the body and must be
unclipped from underneath for removing.
Do not twist or bend high g
Overview - Exterior Rearview Mirror
1 - Mirror Glass
Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Mirror Glass, Removing and Installing".
2 - Bolt
1.5 Nm
3 -&nb
Overview - Front Wheel Housing Liner
Front Wheel Housing Liner
1 - Wheel Housing Liner
Removing:
- Driveshaft cover, removing.
- Press in front wheel accordingly.
- Remove
SEE MORE:
Activating or deactivating the compass
Applies to vehicles: with digital compass
The direction is displayed on the interior rear
view mirror.
Fig. 62 Inside rear view mirror: digital compass activated
To activate or deactivate, hold the (A) button
down until the red display appears or disappears
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Torque Wrench 80-400Nm -VAG1576-
Removing
- Remove drive axle. Refer to
→ Chapter "Drive Axle, Removing and Installing".
- Insert both of upper control arm