Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing front trim panel for sliding/tilting sunroof Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Electric cutter -V.A.G 1561A- t  Saw blade, Ø 80 mm -V.A.G 1561/26-

t  Blade (L-shaped, 25.4 mm) -V.A.G 1561/22-

t  Hand-cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628- Materials

t  Cleaning solution -D 009 401 04-

t  Glass/paint primer -D 009 200 02-

t  Assembly adhesive -D 190 MKD A3-

Removing   Note Is destroyed when removed.   Caution To avoid damage to the paintwork, mask the body surfaces around the sliding/tilting sunroof with adhesive tape.

–  Make a mark over entire length of trim panel with distance -a- = 10 mm to inner edge.

–  Also make marks with distance -b- = 10 mm to front edge and with distance -c- = 10 mm to rear edge.   Caution Because there is little space between the front trim panel and the frame, fit a depth stop and set it to 5 mm. –  Using electric cutter -V.A.G 1561A- and saw blade, Ø 80 mm -V.A.G 1561/26-, cut along marks from rear to front. –  Also cut off a transverse strip each at front and rear edges of trim panel along marks. –  After the edges of the trim panel have been removed, the adhesive beads for the trim panel are now accessible. –  Use electric cutter -V.A.G 1561A- and blade (L-shaped, 25.4 mm) -V.A.G 1561/22- to cut through adhesive bead from rear to front on both sides. –  Proceed in the same manner for the two adhesive beads at the front of the trim panel. –  Cut through adhesive bead at centre of the trim panel using cutting wire and two pull handles and remove remaining pieces of trim panel. Installing   Caution t  Keep bonding areas free of dirt and grease. t  Do not cut back bonding surface until shortly before installation. t  Do NOT apply primer to bonding surface and do NOT use cleaning solution.   Note t  The sliding/tilting sunroof must be closed during installation. t  The positions of the adhesive beads are stamped into the trim panel. –  Do not cut back remaining adhesive bead on sliding/tilting sunroof frame until shortly before installation.   Caution Roughen bonding surface slightly using fine abrasive paper (e.g. soft pad from paintshop). –  Clean area for adhesive bead with cleaning solution -D 009 401 04-.

–  Prime area for adhesive bead -arrows- with glass/paint primer -D 009 200 02- and allow to flash off. –  Apply assembly adhesive -D 190 MKD A3--arrows- onto glass/paint primer.

–  In front section, do not apply adhesive within 10 cm (dimension -a-) of left and right side of trim panel.

Dimensions for applying adhesive: 1 -  Adhesive bead 2 -  Glass/paint primer 3 -  Trim panel for sliding/tilting sunroof l  Dimension -a- = 8 mm l  Dimension -b- = 12 mm l  Dimension -c- = is set by stamped markings on trim panel. –  Insert trim panel in opening in roof, press it in in line with sliding/tilting sunroof and fix in position with adhesive tape. Installation position for front trim panel

1 -	Front trim panel

t	Dimension a = 2 mm ± 1 mm

t	Dimension b = rear of trim must be flush with roof (+ 0.5 mm)

t	Dimension c = 1.5 mm ± 0.5 mm

t	Dimension d = 3 mm ± 0.5 mm

q	Press in front trim panel according to dimensions; front trim panel must be flush with edge of glass panel and parallel to glass panel surface.

2 -	Windscreen

3 -	Side frame

4 -

Roof

Minimum drying time   WARNING t  When installing the trim panel, use only assembly adhesive with the designation detailed below. t  This type of adhesive is specified due to its elasticity and does not cause any cracks in the paint on the trim panel after it has hardened. t  You must NOT drive the vehicle until the minimum drying time has elapsed, as the vehicle is otherwise not safe to drive.

	Adhesive sealant	Minimum drying time (in hours)
Trim panel for sliding/tilting sunroof	Assembly adhesive -D 190 MKD A3-	3