Roof Frame Cover, Removing And Installing, A5 SPORTBACK: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and Note The Following:

• The vehicle and the roof frame cover must be at room temperature.
• The adhesive surfaces must be free of dirt and grease.

Installation Preparation for Reinstallation: 

-- Remove adhesive residue from the roof frame cover.

-- Clean the plastic side of the adhesive surface with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04  and let dry.

-- Apply Plastic Primer: D 366 PR1 A1  on the plastic side of the adhesive surface and let dry until the solvent has completely evaporated.

-- Apply double-sided tape to the same location. Refer to Parts Information.

• Apply the adhesive tape within 60 minutes.

Continuation:

-- Remove adhesive residue from the body.

-- Clean the painted side of the adhesive surface with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04  and let dry.

-- Apply Bonding Agent:D 355 205 A2  -item 1- on the painted side of the adhesive surface -2- using the Applicator:D 009 500 25  -item 3- and let it dry for ten minutes.

• If the Bonding Agent:D 355 205 A2  dries longer than two hours, then it must be primed again.

-- Fold back the ends of the protective film, or attach a pulling aid -3- to the protective films.

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-- Align the roof frame cover -1- with the centering pin -6- on the body -5-.

-- Drive in the roof frame cover retaining bolt -2- in the mount -4- all the way.

-- Remove the protective film on the pulling aids from the adhesive tape.

-- Press the roof frame cover on until it audibly engages.

-- Push on the roof frame cover in the area of the adhesive surface from inward outward.