Removing and installing motor plate (rear) and cable for sunroof sun blind — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83

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• Do not apply any grease to the motor plate and cables for the sunroof sun blind.

🔩 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. Remove moulded headliner General body repairs, interior70Roof trim panels; Removing and installing moulded headliner.
2. Remove motor for sunroof sun blind .
3. Remove sunroof sun blind .
4. Remove bolts (arrows) of cable covers (1) and (3) (2 Nm). — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
5. Detach cable covers (1) and (3) from frame section (4).

6. Pull cables for sunroof sun blind out of guide tubes (3) and motor plate (5).
7. Prise motor plate (5) out of frame section (1) with a suitable screwdriver.
8. Pull guide tube (1) out of support bracket (4) of frame section (2).
9. Pull cable (3) out of sun blind rail (5). [Note: Do not apply any grease to the motor plate and cables for the sunroof sun blind.]
10. Install sunroof sun blind .
11. Install motor for sunroof sun blind .
12. Install moulded headliner General body repairs, interior70Roof trim panels; Removing and installing moulded headliner.
13. After completing all work steps, perform adaption for drive units for sliding/tilting sunroof and sun blind .

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