Removing and installing hydraulic cylinder for tensioner — 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. — Open convertible roof half-way.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of injury.The hydraulic system must be depressurised when performing the following work. — Open convertible roof half-way.
2. With ignition switched off, press and hold convertible roof actuation button E137(item 1) for approx. 5 seconds.
3. Push convertible roof headliner (3) upwards in area of cover (4) and have a second mechanic press it to one side.
4. Version 1: Drill off pop rivet (1) and knock out rivet stem.
5. Remove bolt (2).

6. Detach cover.
7. Version 2: Remove bolts (arrows).
8. Pull off cover (1).
9. Press off retaining clip (3) and press out pin (4).
10. Detach spacer (5) when pulling out pin.
11. Pull pin (1) out of mounting on hydraulic cylinder (2)(arrow).
12. Detach hydraulic cylinder.
13. If hydraulic cylinder is renewed:
14. If hydraulic line is renewed:
15. Install hydraulic line , .
16. Fill and bleed hydraulic system .

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