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Removing and installing rollover bar cross member: Audi TT Mk1

Step-by-step removing and installing rollover bar cross member for the Audi TT Mk1: 17 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

17 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk1 (8N)

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  • Tighten bolts in following sequence.Bolt (3) with spigotArrow points in direction of travel.
  • Before fitting rollover bar, make sure rubber guide is correctly positioned

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove both rollover bars .
  2. Remove loudspeaker assembly mount .
  3. Remove wind deflector or trim panel in place of wind deflector .
  4. Raise convertible top slightly
  5. Remove protective caps for bolts (4)
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  1. Unscrew bolts (4) (2x).
  2. Unscrew bolts (3) (2x).
  3. Unscrew bolts (2) (8x).
  4. Take rollover bar cross member (1) out of vehicle. [Note: Tighten bolts in following sequence.Bolt (3) with spigotArrow points in direction of travel.]
  5. Screw in bolts (3).
  6. Screw in bolts (4).
  7. Screw in bolts (2) diagonally.
  8. Before fitting rollover bar, make sure rubber guide is correctly positioned
  9. Perform remaining installation operations in reverse order of removal.
  10. Raise convertible top (A) slightly and place screwdriver (B) or plastic wedge between convertible top and convertible top compartment.
  11. Use screwdriver to prise off cap (A).
  12. Unscrew bolt (4).

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.