Removing and installing convertible roof compartment trim (bottom) — AUDI
Removing and installing convertible roof compartment trim (bottom) on Audi: 16 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
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- Pivot tensioner (1) upwards and secure it in position to make sure it is not closed unintentionally.
📋 Procedure
- Starting from outer edge, carefully pull convertible roof compartment trim (1) out of mounting at tensioner (2).
- Move convertible roof to "“open”" position.
- Remove luggage compartment trim (top) .
- Remove bolts (3 and 4).
- Release fasteners (arrows).
- Slide tensioning strap (2) through opening in body (1) into convertible roof compartment.
- Pull off securing element (1) and detach operating lever (3) for tensioner at mounting (2)(arrow).
- Mask body to prevent damage to paintwork.
- Move convertible roof to "“closed”" position by hand.
- Lift tensioner (2) out of convertible roof compartment (arrow).
- Pivot tensioner (1) upwards and secure it in position to make sure it is not closed unintentionally.
- Attach tensioning strap T10038 to hooks T40306 and tension strap three revolutions on shaft at quick-release tensioner.
- Engage hooks T40306 at front and rear centre edge of convertible roof and tension again, if necessary.
- Remove convertible roof compartment trim (front) .
- Remove fasteners (1, 3) using pliers T40172 A.
- Disengage convertible roof compartment trim (2) and remove towards top.
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