Sunroof Frame, Removing And Installing, A6 AVANT: Notes

The side glass trims can also be removed separately. Refer to Side Glass Trim, Removing .

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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 AVANT .
• To complete the procedure, a second technician is required to be at the following position. Refer to Outer Rear/Right/Front/Left Adhesive Beads and Inner Side/Rear Side Adhesive Beads, Cutting Remove the sunroof frame. .
• 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 Assisting 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 front 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 the appropriate service information .

-- 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 .

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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.

Front Inner Adhesive Bead, Cutting

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-- Using the tool -1-, slide the Cutting Cord :VAS 861 001/1A  on the right side of the vehicle behind the inner adhesive bead between the roof and sunroof frame -arrow-.

-- Grab the Cutting Cord :VAS 861 001/1A  behind the inner adhesive bead with the Hook Tool :T40207  and remove between the roof and the sunroof frame on the right side of the vehicle in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Engage the Engine Support Bridge - Special Hook :10-222A/20  at the roof grab handle bracket on the right side.

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-- Guide the left end of the Cutting Cord :VAS 861 001/1A  to the right and attach it to the Engine Support Bridge - Special Hook :10-222A/20  .

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-- Guide the right end of the cutting cord to the left and let it go out of the opening -arrow- in the roof frame.

• The ends of the cutting cord are now diagonal.

-- Engage the hook -1- from the Window Removal Set :VAS 861 001A  into the hole on the bracket for the left roof grab handle.

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-- Redirect the right end of the Cutting Cord :VAS 861 001/1A  through the hook and guide it forward.

-- Secure the removal device with the reel device -2- on the inner left side of the windshield.

-- Slide the right end of the cutting cord into the reel device on the windshield.

-- Tension the cutting cord with the reel device.

-- Cut through the front inner adhesive bead.