Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing convertible top t  The convertible top installation procedure described does not involve having to open or remove the hydraulic system. t  All fitting operations are described for the right of the vehicle and are to be performed in the same or a similar manner on the left. t  On installation, pay attention to freedom of movement when closing convertible top. t  On convertible top actuation, make sure the front and rear windows have been lowered by at least 50 mm. Removing –  Remove the rear side trim → Rep. Gr.70.   Note Take out the convertible top compartment lid to facilitate removal of the convertible top.

–  Move the convertible top to the centre position.

–  Only unscrew the bolts -2- of the hinge -1-. Bolt -3- is not to be unscrewed. This avoids adjustment work when fitting the convertible top compartment lid.

–  Slacken off the locking springs -1- of the operating cylinders at the top of the convertible top compartment lid. Detach the ball ends -2- and set down the cylinders in the convertible top compartment. –  Lift off convertible top compartment lid.   Caution Use suitable covers and fabric adhesive strip to guard against paintwork damage.

–  Detach the hydraulic cylinders of the bow -1- from the ball ends -2-. –  Unclip the hydraulic pipes from the holders -3- (6x) and unfasten the cable ties -4- (2x). –  Pull the hydraulic pipes and cylinders out of the convertible top structure and lay them aside in the convertible top compartment.

–  Unplug connectors -arrows- on right in vehicle. –  Remove convertible top cables from guides and cable ties of body panel and convertible top structure.   Note All cable ties unfastened or cut open on removing the convertible top structure are to be re-attached at the same location on installation. Right side of vehicle

–  Remove the bolts -1- of the convertible top switch unit, comprising convertible top front switch -F202- and convertible top stowed switch -F171-. –  Pull convertible top switch unit carefully out of attachment point mounts.   Note Set the convertible top to the corresponding position to remove the appropriate convertible top switch unit screw. Both sides of vehicle (continued) –  Remove locking pins -2- of main hydraulic cylinders. –  Unfasten nuts at retaining bracket of main hydraulic cylinders such that these can be removed from pivot points and set down in vehicle.

–  Slacken off the bolts -1-, -2- and -3- of the main supports by approx. 2 turns. l  Two mechanics are required to balance out the convertible top on the left and right. –  Remove bolts -1- and -2-. l  Leave bolt -3- in body panel as a locking element. –  Lift convertible top by approx. 20 cm and pull convertible top cables upwards out of body. –  Lift out convertible top to rear over vehicle. Installing Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following: –  When inserting convertible top structure, take care not to damage hydraulic pipes and cables. –  On installing the main hydraulic cylinders, make sure the plastic washers are inserted in the pivot points of the master hydraulic cylinder. –  Adjust door windows → Chapter. –  Adjust side windows → Chapter. –  Check operation. –  With the convertible top closed, check whether the raised windows move into the seals at the front and rear.