Removing and installing Bowden cable for flap for convertible roof frame — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code FV

• Renewed: self-locking bolts

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• To prevent damage, the centre of the tensioner may only be raised by a distance of 70 cm out of the convertible roof compartment.
• Renew self-locking bolts.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove convertible roof compartment trim (front) General body repairs, interior70Passenger compartment trim panels; Overview of fitting locations - passenger compartment trim panels.
2. Move convertible roof to "“open”" position.
3. Remove luggage compartment trim panel (top) General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trim panels; Overview of fitting locations - luggage compartment trim panels.
4. Remove bolts (3, 4) at both mountings (2) for tensioning straps.
5. Release fasteners (arrows).

6. Slide mountings (2) with tensioning strap through openings in body (1) into convertible roof compartment.
7. Unscrew bolt for manual operation (2) and for retaining strap (1) on both sides.
8. Both sides: Pull off securing element (1), detach operating lever (3) for tensioner at mounting (2)(arrow) and slide lever forwards slightly.
9. Move convertible roof to "“closed”" position by hand.
10. Mask body to prevent damage to paintwork.
11. Lift tensioner (2) out of convertible roof compartment (arrow).
12. Starting from outer edge, carefully pull convertible roof compartment trim (1) out of mounting (arrow) at raised tensioner (2).
13. Lift tensioner (1) further and secure it in position to make sure it is not closed unintentionally. [Note: To prevent damage, the centre of the tensioner may only be raised by a distance of 70 cm out of the convertible roof compartment.]
14. Guide tensioning strap T10038 into hooks T40306.
15. Engage hooks T40306 at front and rear centre edge of convertible roof and tension slightly.
16. Press ball socket (3) of operating rod off mounting (1) for flap (2).
17. Press operating rod downwards and guide Bowden cable (3) out of opening.
18. Take adjuster nut (1) out of mounting (2)(arrow).
19. Press operating rod back onto ball head of convertible roof actuation flap.
20. Prise off circlip (1).
21. Detach Bowden cable support bracket (2) from mounting (arrow).
22. Guide Bowden cable (3) out of operating lever (4).
23. Remove Bowden cable under convertible roof compartment trim. [Note: Renew self-locking bolts.]
24. Using a thread tap, remove any locking fluid residue from all threaded holes in which self-locking bolts are to be fitted.
25. Before fitting convertible roof compartment trim in tensioner, coat fastening strip with a small amount of soap solution.

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