A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)
Sunroof / Moonroof Track: Customer Interest
Attachment Bulletin # 600503
Group: 60
Number: 05-03
Date: Sept. 2, 2005
Subject:
Sun Roof Opens Again When Closing
Model(s):
A8
2004 > 2005 Up to VIN 4E_5N007051
Condition
Sun roof opens again when closing (roll back safety system is sporadically activated if the sun roof is moved from latch 8 to the closed position and glass
cover is pushed along by the headlining of the sun roof).
Only vehicles with glass sun roof cover are affected.
Cause:
The control electronics of the sun roof drive establishes a higher friction value, which leads to the sporadic activation of the roll back safety system.
Production
Modified shore hardness of the carrier buffers from VIN 4E_5N007051.
Service
Replace carrier plate on sun roof headliner using repair kit Part No: 4E0 898 921.
Tip:
Loosen the fastening of the rubber boot (cover rear edge).
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Loosen rubber boot left and right sides of glass cover.
Tip:
DO NOT tilt or slide the sun roof to any position without first removing the sunroof glass cover.
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Remove glass sun roof cover (see Body Exterior, Group 60 for complete removal instructions).