Removing and installing left motor for convertible roof box V433 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F)

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• Depending on the version, the motor is secured in different ways.

📋 Procedure

1. Unclip electrical connector (arrow).
2. Unscrew bolts (1 ... 6) and detach cover.
3. Pull off securing clips (arrows) and detach damping element (1).
4. Unscrew bolts (1 ... 3) and detach cover.
5. Detach bracket with motor for convertible roof compartment tray; this slackens spring on drive wheel. [Note: Depending on the version, the motor is secured in different ways.]

6. Remove motor from bracket; to do so (depending on version):
7. Irrespective of how motor was attached originally, secure motor to bracket with bolts (3).
8. Insert spring (2) and shaft (1) for drive wheel into bracket.
9. Position drive wheel on shaft so that free end of spring engages in recess on bottom of drive wheel.
10. Turn drive wheel 3 times 360° in clockwise direction (arrow A); this pre-tensions the spring.
11. Now press drive wheel all the way down (arrow B).
12. Hold drive wheel in this position and secure it with a small piece of adhesive strip (arrows).
13. Check whether inner release lever (3) is inserted correctly:
14. Press outer release lever (1) in direction of (arrow A).
15. Press operating lever (2) in direction of (arrow B).
16. Secure both levers in this position with adhesive strips (arrows).
17. Insert motor with bracket in mounting bracket and tighten bolts (1 ... 3).
18. Peel off adhesive strip.
19. Guide electrical wire through slit in mounting bracket.

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