A3 (8P) Do-It-Yourself (DIY) / Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) READ 1st

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Modified by limesparks at 10:43 AM 8/12/2005

[PerL]

DIY

INTERIOR

Changing the Shift Knob (MT only) by jokr02

DIY - Aluminum Pedals by Pretarion

Replacing the card holder with a cup holder by RyanA3

How to Remove Door Panels by xt0rted

Ultimate Pedals Install by OOOO-A3

seat removal by krazyboi

steering wheel removal by terje_77

DIY Footwell Lights Installed by Toilet Paper Liquid

OEM Ash Tray Delete by Willie Gee

ELECTRONICS

DIY: iPhone-tastic - Dock w/ Light & better iPhone/iPod NAV connection option

Satellite Tuner install w/ BOSE non-navigation system

Nice Aftermarket Stereo install by RyanA3

Hardwire a radar detector by RyanA3

Installing AWE Boost Gauge by WhyteIncognito

Replacing the yellow 'PASS AIRBAG OFF' LEDs with red ones by MisterJJ

Setting up SD cards for optimized use in the RNS-E NAV+ by Grisnjam, OOOO-A3 and others

iPod Integration with the Dension ice>Linklus by OOOO-A3 and an alternate install by Akrion

Stealth Valentine One (V1) Concealed Display Hardwire Install (BWW) by yam

Bluetooth Phone Integration with Concert Head Unit (Mute & Audio) by OOOO-A3

Adding Power to Center Armrest by yam

Alternate Power to Center Armrest install by OOOO-A3

Disconnecting subwoofer by MisterJJ

Nav+ (RNS-E) and Bluetooth Retrofit: single-DIN to double-DIN conversion by WhyteA3

Turning the ashtray into an iPod cradle by A32Have

Auto dimming interior mirror w/compass by ZFXR

DIY '07 Homelink install write up complete

Custom Trailer Hitch by OOOO-A3

Trailer Lighting Wiring Instructions by OOOO-A3

iPod Integration with the DICE interface by OOOO-A3

Aftermarket sub in the OE spot by mack73

Homemade home-link by terje_77

Dead Temp Guage

EXTERIOR

DIY - Installing Jack Pads by SwiftA4

Debadging by brando103

Trim License Plate Backing Mount by MisterJJ

DIY Black Rings (rear) by Ultimatetaba

Grill Removal w/out Removing Bumper by irishpride

Front Bumper Removal by kwanja_a3

wiper arm/ ecu removal by OOOO-A3

brushed aluminum grill by mack73

S3 front end swap br kwanja a3

rear bumper removal by 0000-A3

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

A3 LED DRL's...to keep them from turning off when turning signal is on

Bumper Marker Painting

HID Bulb Installation

Euro amber tail lights and Blind spot mirrors; DIY heated mirrors by RyanA3 & additional euro tail DIY by 27spots

Wiring the City Lights in the Bi-Xenon Headlamps by OOOO-A3

European Taillights with Amber Turn Signals by OOOO-A3

Clear Sidemarkers Install by OOOO-A3 another DIY With Pics via Willie Gee

Rs6/TTs style LEDs by tiptronic

25 second bumper lenses removal by krazy boi

Bumper grill LEDs by tiptronic

LED Tail Recoding by TPSOLID

Bixenon Wiring and Coding by melstrom

UNDER THE HOOD

Crankcase Breather Supplemental Checkvalve by OOOO-A3

Home made DSG tool

Suspension

Rear Sway Bar Install by BalloFruit

VAG-COM required:

Replace lighting switch to enable rear fogs by Dan@HillsideImports

Updated Rear Fog Switch install and enable by OOOO-A3

Steering Adjustment

Adding Trip Computer Functions to the instrument cluster in Non-Convenience Sport A3s by AHA3

Adjusting the HID Xenon lights when installing lowering springs

A3 CAN System Long Coding Worksheet & Instructions by OOOO-A3

Additional VAG-COM coding reference by OOOO-A3

Footwell lights installation by A4MouseJunior

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) install by OOOO-A3

Modified by irishpride at 2:55 PM 11-24-2008

Modified by irishpride at 2:56 PM 11-24-2008

Modified by irishpride at 12:35 AM 12-16-2008

Modified by irishpride at 6:21 PM 1-14-2009

Modified by irishpride at 6:25 PM 1-14-2009

Modified by irishpride at 7:10 PM 2-27-2009

Modified by StormChaser at 9:21 PM 12/13/2009


Modified by StormChaser at 9:23 PM 12/13/2009

[irishpride]

Frequently Asked Questions***Read before you ask

Tire fitment questions,etc..

Air conditioning issues

3.2L modding

Battery Info

Modified by irishpride at 5:30 PM 11-25-2008

[drew138]

Originally posted by KB: http://forums.fourtitude.com/showthr...s#post65074086

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Soo, I know there's lots of ppl who need visual guidance and I've already made a few screen captures...just going to list them here.

***NOTE: If someone has an issue, please notify me and I can delete this whole section w/ the click of a button. ***

You can request stuff if you like, but I can't guarantee I'll get to them immediately. I'll take donations towards my project if you like too

Body

3.2 undershot: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/9cd7f3c2.jpg

A-pillar removal: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/d9d3c2d3.jpg

Air bag control module: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/c6a134ee.jpg

Bluetooth antenna: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/ef222ae7.jpg

Cabin Filter location under passenger footwell: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/IMG_1045.jpg & http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/IMG_1046.jpg

Center brake lamp: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/d048f9c9.jpg

Driver door lock cylinder: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/69861de8.jpg

Firewall hole for 3.2: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/e7810cf6.jpg & http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/9d06df05.jpg & http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/867835bd.jpg

Front door entry lamp: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/27bc7a30.jpg

Front door trim: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...98/tests/1.jpg

Front hood cable: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/d076cd6a.jpg

Front hood info: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/c238bf1e.jpg

Front seat disconnect: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/d6690c49.jpg

Front seat back removal: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/seatback.jpg

Front tweeter: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/d5c9624d.jpg

Front window frame: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/4ae780d7.jpg

Glovebox removal: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/0200081a.jpg

Parking brake trim: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/80bd39d2.jpg

Phone cradle/holder removal: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/dd110119.jpg

Rear seat bench removal: http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...t=f978015a.mp4

Rear wiper removal: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/d4165552.jpg

Roof antenna info: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/7fd45b98.jpg

Roof molding removal: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/6edbbfc7.jpg

Sun visor removal: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/883bbd31.jpg

Sunroof motor: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/64cacc67.jpg

Tail light info: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/bcf1142a.jpg

Trailing arm with mounting bracket (fwd): http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/66de4f5e.jpg

Upper rear lid trim: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/0f9c59c2.jpg

Window deflector: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/ac7c0bc1.jpg

Window frame & Regulator: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...8/tests/1a.jpg

Window regulator & Window: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...98/tests/3.jpg

Window regulator Motor: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...98/tests/2.jpg

Windshield wiper motor location: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/cf7c8c7f.jpg

Windshield wiper motor removal: http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j12/krazyboi98/tests/662430f9.jpg

Lights

Side blinker removal: http://s76.photobucket.com/alb...6.mp4

Brake lamp (upper): http://s76.photobucket.com/alb...9.jpg

Rear bulbs: http://s76.photobucket.com/alb...a.jpg

Side marker removal: http://s76.photobucket.com/alb...1.mp4