A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AUX) (2001)
Headliner: Service and Repair
Molded Headliner, Loosening From Roof
Molded Headliner, Loosening From Roof
Special tools and equipment
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Vehicles without sliding/tilting sunroof:
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Pry out cover frame for sliding/tilting sunroof.
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Carefully pull down molded headliner from plenum panel and unclip from rear guide clips (3 parts).
NOTE:
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After removing molded headliner at plenum panel, remaining paper can be removed by warming up with a hot air blower. Only small paper
residue must not be removed.
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Roof temperature must not exceed 100 degrees C, otherwise paint damage can occur.
Vehicles with sliding/tilting sunroof:
CAUTION:
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Bonded molded headliner must not be removed in one piece from roof, otherwise roof will become deformed.
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For this reason the molded headliner must be cut in 100 mm widths.
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Place separation cut in roof center lateral to roof.
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Cut molded headliner in approx. 100 mm wide strips.
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Remove pre-cut strips from separation cut from center outward from roof in sequence 1, 2, 3, etc (support with other hand).
NOTE:
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If the paint layer on the inner side of the roof is damaged while cutting with carpet knife, prime appropriate area.
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After removing molded headliner at roof, remaining paper can be removed by warming up with a hot air blower. Only small paper residue
must not be removed.
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Roof temperature must not exceed 100 degrees C, otherwise paint damage can occur.