Sunroof Frame, Removing And Installing, A5 SPORTBACK: 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 -2-.

Fig 1: Front Sunroof Frame Bolts Tightening Sequence

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-- Loosen the bolts -1 and 3- three turns.

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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-- Pull the separation cut in the gap between the roof crossmember and sunroof frame to the left.

-- On the inside of the roof, guide the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A along the roof pillar toward the rear.

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-- On the left rear inside of the roof guide the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A behind both bolts -arrows- for the sunroof frame.

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

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

-- Place the separation cut the same along the left and the right side of the roof pillar toward the front.

-- On the right rear inside of the roof guide the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A behind both bolts -arrows- for the sunroof frame.

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-- On the inside of the roof, guide the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A along the roof pillar toward the front.

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

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-- Guide the left end of the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A using the trim wedge -1- out of the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001A and secure on the Double Suction Lifter:V.A.G 1344 .

-- Guide the right Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A over the windshield between the roof crossmember and sunroof frame outward.

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-- Place the right end of the right cutting cord around the sunroof frame and place in the gap between the right roof pillar and the sunroof frame -arrows-.

-- Secure the removal device with the reel device -3- in the right 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 -1-.

-- Tension the cutting cord with the reel device -1-.

TIP:

-- Place the cut out protection -3 and 4- from the Window Removal Set:VAS 861 001A under the roof edge and surface to protect the paint.

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

TIP:

While cutting a second technician must guide the cutting cord on the inside of the roof so that it does not get caught.

-- Left: turn the mount -3- clockwise -arrow A- and remove with the water drain hose -2- still connected -arrow B-.

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-- Free up the water drain hose on the clip -1-.

-- Insert the M10 bolt -1- as a joint for the cutting cord in the water drain hole and slide a washer below and secure a nut with four turns.

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-- Guide the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A over the joint to the left front.

-- Secure the removal device using the reel device -1- at the left on the windshield.

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

-- For better guidance, the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A from the Window Removal Set:VAS 861 001A must be guided over the trim molding -1-.

-- Tension the cutting cord with the reel device.

-- Cut free the rear of the sunroof frame.

-- Remove the M10 bolt.

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

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

-- Remove the sunroof frame upward.