Sunroof Frame, Removing And Installing, A5 Coupe: Removing

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-- Remove the glass trim. Refer to GLASS TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the headliner and place on the seats. Refer to HEADLINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the power sunroof control module -2-.

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-- Remove the bolts -1, 2, and 3-.

Fig 1: Front Sunroof Frame Bolts Tightening Sequence

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TIP:

If there is difficulty cutting through the adhesive bead, heat up the sunroof frame in this area using the Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower:VAS 1978/14A . Protect adjacent components from the temperature effects during this and note their permitted temperatures.

CAUTION:

Risk of eye injury due to flying shavings.

Eye irritation and injury is possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

-- Cut free the front edge of the sunroof frame -arrows- using the Window Cutter:V.A.G 1561A and the Window Cutter - 19 mm Blade :V.A.G 1561/28 at the same time pay attention that the paint is not damaged.

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-- Cut free the front most section of the sunroof frame -arrow- at the left and right accordingly at the front and at the inside using the Window Cutter:V.A.G 1561A and the Window Cutter - 25 mm Blade :V.A.G 1561/29 .

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-- Guide the Window Cutter:V.A.G 1561A using the Window Cutter - 25 mm Blade :V.A.G 1561/29 in the opening behind the sunroof frame and cut free the conner of the sunroof frame -arrow- at the left and right to the inside.

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-- Guide the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A using the front piercing awl -1- in the gap between the roof crossmember and sunroof frame -arrow-.

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-- On the inside of the roof, engage the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A with the hook -1- from the Window Removal Set:VAS 861 001A at the left rear opening in the roof frame.

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-- At the same time guide the cutting cord above the water drain hose -2-.

TIP:

-- Guide the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A forward from the gap between the sunroof frame and the roof crossmember and the side in the gap between the left roof pillar and the sunroof frame -arrows-.

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-- Secure the removal device with the reel device -3- in the left upper edge of the rear window.

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-- Bond the reinforced adhesive tape -2- between the sunroof opening and rear window on the roof edge.

-- Insert the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A in the reel device -3-.

-- Tension the cutting cord with the reel device -3-.

-- Place the cut out protection -1- from the Window Removal Set:VAS 861 001A under the roof edge to protect the paint.

-- Cut free the left side of the sunroof frame.

-- To cut free the rear edge of the sunroof frame place the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A around the left rear edge of the sunroof frame and guide to the right side of the vehicle.

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-- Secure the Double Suction Lifter:V.A.G 1344 on the right rear side window.

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-- Secure the separation cut on the Double Suction Lifter:V.A.G 1344 .

-- Apply the reinforced adhesive tape -2- to protect the paint between the sliding sunroof and the side window.

-- Place the cut out protection -1- from the Window Removal Set:VAS 861 001A underneath to protect the paint.

-- On the inside of the roof, guide the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A from the left to the right side of the vehicle.

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-- Pay attention that the separation cut is guided behind the centering pin -arrow-.

-- Secure the inner removal device -2- on the right rear side window.

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-- Redirect the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A over the hook -1- and push in the reel device on the removal device -2-.

-- Tension the cutting cord with the reel device.

-- Cut free the rear of the sunroof frame.

-- To cut free the right side of the sunroof frame place the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A sideways in the gap between the right roof pillar and the sunroof frame and guide forward.

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-- On the inside of the roof guide the curring cord toward the front and between the roof crossmember and the sunroof frame.

-- Secure the Double Suction Lifter:V.A.G 1344 on the windshield.

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-- On the inside of the roof secure the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A on the suction lifter.

-- Secure the removal device -1- on the windshield.

-- On the outside of the roof thread the cutting cord in the removal device -1-.

-- Cut free the right side of the sunroof frame.

-- Remove the sunroof frame upward.