Removing and installing attachments: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H)

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• On certain models, installation of the convertible top headliner involves removing the bolt (arrow B) to slide the side tongue at the convertible top headliner over the tensioning wire.
• On first generation vehicles, the tensioning cable (1) is bonded into the guide (2) using quick-acting adhesive.
• On installation, both straps must be riveted on again at the joint attachment point in the bow (arrow).
• On installation, plastic strip (B) must be secured using a suitable adhesive.
• Open convertible top such that edges of roof guide element "“2”" and main guide element do not make contact.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove convertible top headliner .
2. Remove the convertible top cover .
3. Remove convertible top padding .
4. Remove seals . [Note: Servicing individual convertible top structure attachments does not always necessitate implementation of all the preliminary operations listed above.The instructions describe work on the convertible top structure without convertible top headliner, cover, padding and seals.The description relates to the right side of the convertible top structure and can be applied in the same or a similar manner to the left side.The convertible top structure can be dismantled and pre-assembled in the vehicle without the need for removal.Disconnect earth strap of vehicle battery when performing installation work on the convertible top electrical system.]
5. Remove convertible top locks .

6. Remove convertible top locking system .
7. Remove bolts for tensioning wire and tensioning element (arrows) at reversing linkage of main guide element. [Note: On certain models, installation of the convertible top headliner involves removing the bolt (arrow B) to slide the side tongue at the convertible top headliner over the tensioning wire.]
8. Swivel the bow into vertical position (convertible top in centre position) and screw out the bolt (arrow B).
9. Screw out bolt (arrow A) at bracing hoop "“5”".
10. Unclip the tensioning cable (1) sideways from the guide (2) at the main guide element.
11. Remove the rivet (3) and detach the tensioning cable. [Note: On first generation vehicles, the tensioning cable (1) is bonded into the guide (2) using quick-acting adhesive.]
12. Screw out bolt (A) for tensioning cable (1) and cable guide (2).
13. Detach cable guide (2) from linkage.
14. Screw out the bolt (B) and detach the convertible top tensioner position sender G356(3).
15. Remove wiring harness from holders at bow.
16. Pull the strap (2) out of the eyelet at the bow.
17. Remove damping element for bow from ball head (1).
18. Remove the combined riveted joint of the straps for the bow / bracing hoop "“4”" and bow / bracing hoop "“5”" at the bow (arrow). [Note: On installation, both straps must be riveted on again at the joint attachment point in the bow (arrow).]
19. Screw out bolt (B) of spring for dead point strut - bracing hoop "“5”"(A).
20. On first generation vehicles, check the non-slip strips (arrows) at the dead point strut and bracing hoop "“5”" for damage.
21. Remove the rivet (arrow) at bracing hoop "“5”".
22. Unscrew the bolt (A) and slide the rubber strap (1) sideways off bracing hoop "“3”".
23. Remove the rivet (B) at bracing hoop "“4”" and detach the strap (2).
24. Remove the rivet (C) from the dead point strut and the rivet (D) from bracing hoop "“4”".
25. Detach the strap (1) and the strap (3).
26. Screw out bolt (A) on inside of roof guide element "“2”" and take out eyelet.
27. On first generation vehicles, detach the plastic strip (B) at the bottom of roof guide element "“2”". [Note: On installation, plastic strip (B) must be secured using a suitable adhesive.]
28. Open convertible top such that edges of roof guide element "“2”" and main guide element do not make contact.
29. Screw out the bolt (arrow) of the eyelet for the "“longitudinal headliner cable”". [Note: With certain versions, the eyelet may be riveted to the main guide element.]
30. Remove the rivet (arrow) on the inside of the main guide element.
31. Detach the spring for the "“longitudinal headliner cable”".
32. Unclip wiring harness of convertible top locking system from its guide (arrow), starting at front bracing hoop and working towards cable holder at main guide element.
33. Remove the rivet (A) and detach the cable holder (1) from roof guide element "“2”".
34. Remove the bolt (B) and detach the cable duct (2) from the reversing linkage on the inside of the main guide element as well as from the main support.
35. Take out wiring harness. [Note: On installation, make sure there is an appropriate cable loop between cable holder (1) and cable duct (2) to prevent abrasion or trapping of the wiring harness.]
36. Check the double-sided adhesive strip on the outside of the main guide element (arrows) for damage . [Note: The convertible top padding is attached to the main guide element by means of the adhesive strip.]
37. Remove convertible top structure .

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