Sunroof Frame, Removing And Installing, A5 Coupe: Removing

-- 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-.

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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 :VAS1978/14A  . Protect adjacent components from the temperature effects during this and note their permitted temperatures.

-- Cut free the front edge of the sunroof frame -arrows- using the :VAG1561A  and the :VAG1561/28  ; at the same time, pay attention that the paint is not damaged.

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-- Cut free the front section of the sunroof frame -arrow- on the left and right side at the front and at the inside using the :VAG1561A  and the :VAG1561/29  .

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-- Guide the :VAG1561A  using the :VAG1561/29  in the opening behind the sunroof frame and cut free the corners of the sunroof frame -arrow- on the left and right toward the inside.

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-- Guide the :VAS861001/1A  using the front piercing awl -1- in the gap between the roof crossmember and sunroof frame in direction of -arrow-.

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-- On the inside of the roof, engage the :VAS861001/1A  with the hook -1- from the :VAS861001A  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:

If there is difficulty cutting through the adhesive bead, heat up the sunroof frame in this area using the :VAS1978/14A  . Protect adjacent components from the temperature effects during this and note their permitted temperatures.

-- Guide the :VAS861001/1A  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 :VAS861001/1A  in the reel device -3-.

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

-- Place the cutting guard -1- from the :VAS861001A  under the edge of the roof 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 :VAS861001/1A  around the left rear edge of the sunroof frame and guide to the right side of the vehicle.

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-- Secure the :VAG1344  to the right rear side window.

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-- Tie the cutting cord on the :VAG1344  .

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

-- Place the cutting guard -1- from the :VAS861001A  underneath to protect the paint.

-- On the inside of the roof, guide the :VAS861001/1A  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 :VAS861001/1A  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 :VAS861001/1A  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 :VAG1344  on the windshield.

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-- Secure the :VAS861001/1A  coming from inside of the roof onto 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.