Sunroof Frame, Removing And Installing, A4 Market-Specific: Removing

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

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Power Sunroof Control Module -J245-.

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-- Remove the front and rear water drain hoses from the sunroof frame. Refer to WATER DRAIN HOSES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Mark the installation position of the sunroof frame to the roof for reinstallation.

• Before removing the nuts, both technicians must hold the sunroof frame at the front and back.

-- Remove the nuts -1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8-.

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-- Move the front passenger seat backrest all the way toward the rear and cover with the Seat Protector :VAS871 009/1  .

-- Remove the nuts -3 and 7- and then remove the sunroof frame to the rear door.