Installing replacement piece for water drain hose (front) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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• The moulded headliner is kinked very easily.Kinked moulded headliners must be renewed. — Pull moulded headliner downwards slightly at A-pillars.
• Lay both hoses side by side and mark cutting point (arrow) at centre of collar (2) and on old water drain hose (1).
• Insert old water drain hose (1) into collar as far as centre marking (arrow).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove A-pillar trim and B-pillar trim 70.
2. Remove sun visors, grab handles 70 and interior light 96.
3. ⚠ The moulded headliner is kinked very easily.Kinked moulded headliners must be renewed. — Pull moulded headliner downwards slightly at A-pillars.
4. Unfasten cable tie and disengage old water drain hose.
5. Disconnect water drain hose (2) from connection (1).

6. Slide replacement piece onto connection at sunroof frame.
7. Fit replacement piece into retainer (3) and secure with cable ties.
8. Lay both hoses side by side and mark cutting point (arrow) at centre of collar (2) and on old water drain hose (1).
9. Sever old water drain hose at point marked.
10. Insert old water drain hose (1) into collar as far as centre marking (arrow).
11. Cut off a strip of fabric adhesive tape approx. 10 cm long and at least 5 cm wide.
12. Wrap water drain hose (1) and collar of replacement piece (2) with adhesive tape (3) as shown.
13. Press water drain hose completely into retainers again and secure additionally with cable tie.

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