Roof Frame Cover, Removing And Installing, Center, A7 SPORTBACK
- The following components must be replaced after removal. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR LID, A7 SPORTBACK .
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower:VAS1978/14A
- Wedge Set:T10383
- Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04
Removing
-- Open the engine compartment lid.
-- Carefully warm the roof frame cover -5- using the :VAS1978/14A .
-- Loosen the trim panels -3-.
-- Loosen the roof frame cover retaining bolt -1- from the mount -2-.
-- Pry out the catches -4- and loosen the roof frame cover from the body.
-- Remove the roof frame cover.
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.
-- Remove adhesive residue from the body.
-- Clean the painted side of the adhesive surface with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04 and let dry.
-- Fold back the ends of the protective film, or attach a pulling aid -3- to the protective films.
-- 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.
- Vehicle resting time is at least 30 minutes at room temperature.