Overview - Sliding Sunroof, Sunroof Frame: Notes

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Sunroof, Sunroof Frame

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Frame
- Removing:
- Fold the seat backrest all the way back.
- Lower the headliner. Refer to HEADLINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING Roof Trim Panels .
- Sliding sunroof panel removed
- Remove the water drain hoses.
  -- Remove the nuts -4- and screws -2- on the frame.
  
  -- Lift the frame through the rear door and out of the vehicle.
- Installing:
  -- Attach the frame with the nuts and screws loosely to the roof.
  
  -- Connect the water drain hoses.
  
  -- Secure the frame in the body using a 12 mm drill bit on the front right side and a 10 mm drill bit and then tighten the nuts to the tightening specification beginning at the front center and working back on the left and right sides. Refer to attaching Points For The Frame .
  
  -- Tighten The Screws In The Same Sequence To The Tightening Specification.
Bolt
- 8 Nm
Wind Deflector
- Removing and Installing. Refer to WIND DEFLECTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SEDAN .
Nut
- 8 Nm
Bolt
- 4 Nm
Engine
- Removing
  NOTE:
  Remove the motor only when the sunroof panel is closed.
  
  -- Interior lamps removed.
  
  -- Disconnect the connector from the motor.
  
  -- Remove the screws -5- and remove the motor through the headliner cut-out.
- Perform and adaptation after removing and installing a motor. Refer to MOTOR ADAPTATION .