Removing and installing convertible roof compartment: Audi A3
Step-by-step removing and installing convertible roof compartment for the Audi A3: 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020)
📋 Procedure
- Move convertible roof and convertible roof compartment lid to service position, as shown in illustration General body repairs, exterior61Convertible roof.
- Press convertible roof compartment upwards until it engages.
- Unclip retaining clips (2) for convertible roof compartment net from retaining tabs (1) along luggage compartment side trim.
- Remove bolt (2) for convertible roof compartment lever.
- Using removal wedge3409, disengage convertible roof compartment lever (1) inwards from mounting (arrow).
- Repeat procedure on opposite side.
- Remove bolt (2) for mounting bracket (rear) for convertible roof compartment.
- Using removal wedge3409, unclip mounting bracket (rear) (3) for convertible roof compartment from mounting at lug (arrow).
- Repeat procedure on opposite side.
- With convertible roof compartment (1) in top position, first lift it at rear and then remove it from vehicle.
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