Quick answer: Replace Wiper Blades on a 2019–2024 Audi Q3 is rated Easy and takes about 15 minutes. You'll need 4 tools for this job, and parts cost about $66. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
Parts You Need
The options below are alternatives for the same part — you only need to buy one. Pick the one that matches your year and engine.
| Part Name |
Part Number |
Price |
Buy |
| Driver wiper blade, 24" |
Bosch 24A |
$32.99 |
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| Passenger wiper blade, 20" |
Bosch 20B |
$32.99 |
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| Rear wiper blade, 15" (2019-2020) Optional |
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| Rear wiper blade, 12" (2021-2024) Optional |
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About prices: shown prices are typical retail averages and change frequently; cheaper alternatives may be available. Confirm the current price before buying.
💡 Pro tip: Compare the options above and order the one that matches your vehicle — you only need one.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps carefully
1
Service position (if needed)
The 2019-2024 Q3 needs service position — they park tucked under the hood edge. Ignition on, then off, pull the wiper stalk down within about 10 seconds to park the arms upright. Never force the arms up from parked.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado
Service position on the Q3 is ignition on, off, stalk down within ten seconds — miss the window and the arms stay tucked. I run it twice to be sure before touching an arm.
2
Lift the wiper arm
With the arms in service position, lift one arm off the glass until it stays up and slide a folded towel underneath. Never let a bare spring-loaded arm snap back onto the windshield. Work one side at a time.
3
Release the old blade
The Q3 uses a slim push-button connector: press the release button and slide the blade off. Note the orientation — the replacement goes back the same way. Pull straight along the arm; never twist sideways.
4
Match the new blade
The 2019-2024 Q3 takes a 24-inch driver-side and 20-inch passenger-side blade with the slim push-button connector. The rear blade is 15 inches (2019-2020) or 12 inches (2021-2024) — measure first. Confirm the correct adapter and match the old blades' length.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker
I tell everyone in my shop to measure that rear blade — 15 inches on the 2019-2020, 12 on the 2021-2024. Order by catalog year and you'll be wrong half the time; the tape measure doesn't lie.
5
Install until it clicks
Slide the new blade on until the push-button clicks, then tug gently to confirm it's locked. The 24-inch blade goes driver side, the 20-inch passenger side. Check each blade lies flat with the rubber edge facing the glass.
6
Lower and repeat
Lower each arm onto the glass, repeat on the other side, and fit the rear blade. Exit service position and run both wash cycles. If a new blade streaks, clean the windshield thoroughly — glass contamination is the usual cause.
All Done!
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Forgetting to lift the wiper arm before removing the blade
- • Installing the new blade upside down
- • Not checking the blade size before purchase
