Removing and installing glass panel: Audi Q7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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• If panel is removed, do not move sunroof mechanism; otherwise wind deflector can be damaged (scratched or similar). — Place panel in installation position on tilt mechanisms and screw in bolts (3) slightly.
• Before removing panel »2« you must remove panel »3«.
• Turn rotary control beyond comfort setting.
• Small markings on the plastic edge around the panel help you to identify the position of the bolts .
• Before inserting panel »2« you must re-install the spacers at the front bolted connections between the panel »2« and the sunroof frame. — Insert panel to align with bolt positions.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Tilt panel »1«.
2. Unclip trim on side towards centre of vehicle.
3. Tilt the panel.
4. Detach trim (2) sideways from tilt mechanisms.
5. Unscrew bolts (4) and lift out panel.

6. ⚠ If panel is removed, do not move sunroof mechanism; otherwise wind deflector can be damaged (scratched or similar). — Place panel in installation position on tilt mechanisms and screw in bolts (3) slightly.
7. Close panel and align to correct height at front and rear.
8. First tighten front bolts, then rear bolts (4) alternately to specified torque.
9. Finally tighten centre bolts also to 4.5 Nm. — 4.5 Nm (3.3 lb-ft)
10. Press trim back onto tilt mechanisms.
11. Perform adaption .
12. ⚠ Please note tightening sequence: front, rear, centre. — After adjusting panel, tighten bolts to specified torque in the sequence 1, 2 and 3. [Note: Before removing panel »2« you must remove panel »3«.]
13. After removing panel »3« move panel »1« all the way to the rear. [Note: Turn rotary control beyond comfort setting.]
14. Unscrew bolts (3) (left and right) from above. [Note: To adjust the height of panel »2« there are two spacers (2) at the front of the panel below the bolted connections.Remove these spacers after removing the panel to make sure they do not fall into the guide duct and cause malfunctions.]
15. Move panel »1« to the »tilt« position.
16. Unscrew bolts (5) (left and right) from tilt mechanism (rear). [Note: Small markings on the plastic edge around the panel help you to identify the position of the bolts .]
17. Pull the trim slightly inwards and unscrew the bolts located below.
18. Lift out panel.
19. To install proceed as follows:
20. ⚠ Before inserting panel »2« you must re-install the spacers at the front bolted connections between the panel »2« and the sunroof frame. — Insert panel to align with bolt positions.
21. Pull interior seal slightly inwards and lightly tighten bolts on side.
22. Insert panel »3« at rear and tighten bolts slightly.
23. Close panel »3«.
24. Move panel »1« to the »tilt« position.
25. Tighten front bolts slightly from above, through the spacers.
26. Close panel »1«.
27. Adjust panel »2« so that height adjustment is correct.
28. Tighten bolts (5) at sides to 4.5 Nm. — 4.5 Nm (3.3 lb-ft)
29. Move panel »1« to the »tilt« position.
30. Tighten bolts at front to 4.5 Nm. — 4.5 Nm (3.3 lb-ft)
31. Close panel »1« and panel »3« and check adjustment .
32. Carry out adaption for panel »1« and »3«.
33. Spacers must be inserted between panel »2« and sunroof frame »4« for height adjustment. [Note: Small markings on the edges around the panels are provided to make it easier to find the bolts for securing the panels.]
34. Pull interior seal back slightly below the markings (arrow) and unscrew the bolts located beneath the seal. [Note: Interior seal is not shown in the illustration.]
35. Tilt panel »3«.
36. Unclip trim in centre, moving it slightly to the side.
37. Push trim to rear until you can remove it from hole shaped like a keyhole.
38. The trim is installed in reverse sequence of removal. The trim must engage on the panel.
39. Tilt panel »3«. [Note: Small markings (3x each) are provided on the plastic edge around the panel to help you find the bolts .]
40. To remove, unscrew securing bolts on the side.
41. Lift out panel »3«.
42. Installing:
43. With tilt mechanism in tilt position, insert panel according to attachment points.
44. Slightly tighten bolts on side of panel »3«.
45. Close panel and check adjustment .
46. Carry out adaption for panel »3«.
47. Fit trim on sides.
48. Tilt the panel.
49. Use small hook to pull trim (1) (centre) to side slightly.
50. Push trim slightly towards rear and detach from panel, pulling it to the side.
51. When installing, insert trim in opening shaped like a »keyhole«(arrow) and slide it towards the front.
52. Press trim into catch on side of panel.

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