Removing and installing convertible top frame with cover and headliner — AUDI

Removing

Remove rear side trim.

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Removing and installing rear side trim

Notes:

If convertible top is folded after removal, it is to be secured to prevent unintentional opening => Fig.
61-4
.
On installation, always fit adjusters and packing plates -item
61-2
at same locations.
Gap dimensions can be adjusted by adding and removing adjusters and shims.
On installation, make sure convertible top closes smoothly.
Make sure front and rear windows are lowered by at least 50 mm on actuating convertible top.

Prior to removal, use felt-tip pen to mark position of mounting brackets -5-.
Remove convertible top frame => Page
61-1
.
To facilitate frame removal, remove catch for convertible top compartment lid and place it in compartment => Page
61-120
.

Move convertible top to centre position.
Unplug connectors for convertible top frame.

Slacken off hexagon bolt -3-.
Take out adjuster -6- and secure to stop it falling.
Uncover penetration in bottom of convertible top compartment.
Screw out hexagon bolt -3- and remove washer -4-.
Unscrew hexagon nut -2- on both sides at mounting brackets -5- and detach washer -1-.

Note:

Front packing plate -7- and rear packing plate -8- remain in convertible top compartment.

Mask bulkhead -arrow- on both sides with adhesive strip -1-.
Lift out convertible top frame with the help of a second mechanic.

Vehicles with electrohydraulic convertible top actuator mechanism:

Notes:

Two further mechanics are required to guide hydraulic cylinders at rear when lifting out convertible top so as not to damage hydraulic pipes and wires.
All cable ties unfastened or cut open on removal of convertible top frame are to be re-attached in same position on installation.

Have wooden block of appropriate length placed across top of bulkheads as shown.
Set down convertible top frame with mounting brackets at rear -1- on wooden block.
Unfasten hydraulic cylinders at bottom from convertible top frame whilst two mechanics hold convertible top in horizontal position
=> Page
61-112
.
Unfasten hydraulic cylinders at top from convertible top frame
=> Page
61-115
.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Vehicles with electrohydraulic convertible top actuator mechanism:

On fitting convertible top frame, take care to avoid damaging hydraulic pipes -1- and wires on edges -arrow- of penetration in bottom of convertible top compartment.

All models:

Fit convertible top and align mounting brackets with marks made.
Align catch for convertible top compartment lid with marks made and secure => Page
61-120
.

Tighten hexagon nut -2- several turns such that convertible top can still be moved.
Close convertible top and engage locking element at roof frame.
Check gap dimensions => Adjusting joint dimensions at convertible top, Page
61-19
.
Adjust door windows => Page
57-10
.
Adjust rear side windows => Page
64-53
.
Open convertible top.
Tighten hexagon nut -2-.
Tightening torque: 22 Nm

Determine gap dimension between mounting bracket and wall of convertible top compartment; fit adjuster -6- if necessary.
With convertible top closed, check whether raised windows fit into seals at front and rear.

Vehicles with electrohydraulic convertible top actuator mechanism:

Fill hydraulic system => Page
61-97
.