Fender Assembly Overview

2011 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB)SECTION Fender Assembly Overview





Fender Assembly Overview






1 Fender

Removing

- Remove the drip railing. Refer to Water Deflector, Removing => [ Water Deflector, Removing ] Windshield Assembly Overview.

- Remove plenum chamber cover. Refer to => [ Plenum Chamber Cover ] Plenum Chamber Cover.

- Remove front bumper.

- Remove headlight.

- Remove wheel housing liner. Refer to => [ Front Wheel Housing Liner ] Service and Repair.

- End plate, removing

- Remove the bolts - 2 - and - 4 - and nuts - 7 - and the fender.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal.

2 Bolt

8 Nm

3 Bolt

8 Nm

4 Bolt

8 Nm

5 Bolt

8 Nm

6 Nut

4 Nm

7 Fender Mount

8 Brace
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.