Sunroof Frame, Removing And Installing, A6 Sedan: Notes

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For the most part, the removal of the sunroof frame without complaints is not required. For this pay attention to the replacement assembly contents. Refer to the Parts Information.

The following components must be replaced after removal. Refer to OVERVIEW - SLIDING SUNROOF, A6 SEDAN .
To complete the procedure, a second technician is required to be at the following position. Refer to Inner Side Adhesive Bead, Cutting: Remove the windshield frame with a second technician. .
Pay attention to the repair information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .
Required Tools and Materials for Removal and Installation. Refer to REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
The vehicle and the sunroof frame must be at room temperature.

Preparing the Tool:

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-- Create a tool from a long welding wire by bending the front end to make the smallest possible eye -arrow A-.

-- Bend the back end to avoid poking injuries -arrow B-.

Removing

-- Remove the glass panel. Refer to FRONT GLASS PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A6 .

-- Remove the front sunroof shade. Refer to FRONT SUNROOF SHADE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A6 .

-- Remove the headliner. Refer to HEADLINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the glass trim. Refer to GLASS TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A6 .

-- Remove the Sunroof Motor -V1-. Refer to Sunroof Motor -V1-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A6 .

-- Remove the Sunroof Shade Motor -V260-. Refer to Sunroof Shade Motor -V260-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FRONT, A6 .

-- Remove the Sunroof Control Module -J245-. Refer to Sunroof Control Module -J245-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A6 .

-- Remove the wind deflector. Refer to WIND DEFLECTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A6 .

Pay attention to the routing of the adhesive beads. Refer to OVERVIEW - ADHESIVE BEADS ON SLIDING SUNROOF FRAME, A6 SEDAN .

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If there is difficulty cutting through the adhesive beads, 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.