Removing and installing hardtop middle trim — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes S1, 2H

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• Ensure flush fit with front trim.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove top panel .
2. Remove right D-pillar trim .
3. Remove left D-pillar trim .
4. Remove left and right edge protectors .
5. Press cover (2) (quantity: 3) onto retaining clip (arrow a) and slide down (arrow b).

6. Remove bolts (2) and (3) (Qty. 9) with spacers (4).
7. Remove middle trim (1) from hardtop with aid of a second mechanic.
8. Locate and align middle trim (1) in hardtop (2). [Note: Ensure flush fit with front trim.]
9. Locate side elements and align relative to window aperture.
10. Install remove left and right edge protectors .
11. Prepare middle front attachment point (3) first and secure with bolt.
12. Centre spacers (4) in any order in securing holes (2) in middle trim (1) and secure with bolts.
13. Press cover (1) (qty. 3) onto retaining clip (2)(arrow a).
14. Slide cover (1) up (arrow b).
15. Locate lugs (arrow c) behind side cladding and retaining clip (2).
16. Slide cover (1) up until it engages.
17. Install top panel
18. Install right D-pillar trim .
19. Install left D-pillar trim .

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