Removing and installing hydraulic cylinder for convertible roof drive unit — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F)

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• Risk of injury.The hydraulic system must be depressurised when performing the following work. — Observe the rules for cleanliness .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of injury.The hydraulic system must be depressurised when performing the following work. — Observe the rules for cleanliness .
2. Remove side trim General body repairs, interior70Passenger compartment trim panels; Removing and installing side trim.
3. Left side: Remove subwoofer (if fitted) Communication91Sound system; Overview of fitting locations - sound system.
4. Close convertible roof until roof and roof compartment lid have reached the positions shown.
5. Support convertible roof with a suitable piece of wood.

6. With ignition switched off, press and hold convertible roof actuation button E137(item 1) for approx. 5 seconds.
7. Right side: Unplug electrical connector (2) at convertible roof stowed switch F171.
8. Press off retaining clip (1) and pull pin (3) out of main mounting for convertible roof from opposite side.
9. Disengage hydraulic cylinder from main mounting.
10. Using a screwdriver, release retaining clip at hydraulic cylinder (1) and pull retaining pin (3) out to the side.
11. Cut through cable tie at main mounting.
12. Lift hydraulic cylinder out of main mounting for convertible roof.
13. If hydraulic cylinder is renewed:
14. If hydraulic line is renewed:
15. Right side: Install convertible roof stowed switch.
16. Install hydraulic line , .
17. Left side: Install subwoofer (if fitted previously) Communication91Sound system; Overview of fitting locations - sound system.
18. Install side trim General body repairs, interior70Passenger compartment trim panels; Removing and installing side trim.
19. Fill and bleed hydraulic system .

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