Removing and installing rear lid seal - Coupé: Audi TT Mk2

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

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• After installing, press additional seal on again firmly with roller3356.

📋 Procedure

1. To remove: open rear lid, heat rear lid in bonded area with hot air blowerV.A.G 1416 and gradually pull off seal.
2. Completely remove any residue left by adhesive tape.
3. Start by peeling off a short section of protective film from roof joint seal.
4. Align roof joint seal so it is centred between side sections.
5. Starting on one side, apply roof joint seal with upper edge at end of curved section (arrow) and press on seal.

6. Gradually pull off protective film and press on roof joint seal working towards opposite side with upper edge of seal at end of curved section.
7. Press roof joint seal on using roller3356.
8. Start by peeling off a short section protective of film at bottom of additional seal.
9. Starting at front and leaving distance (a) = 11 mm from edge at shoulder for rear spoiler...
10. ...press additional seal on towards rear so that inner edge of seal is pressed into transition point of curve of inner radius (arrow).
11. Press on additional seal completely towards rear with inside edge in transition point of curved section.
12. Gradually peel protective film off upwards.
13. Starting at arrow (a)...
14. ...fit additional seal upwards into transition point of curve of outer radius (arrow) and press on.
15. Press additional seal on upwards as far as dimension (a) = approx. 184 mm.
16. Press seal on as shown at distance (a) = 10 mm.
17. After installing, press additional seal on again firmly with roller3356.

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