Removing and installing roof frame cover — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code FV

• Special tools named: 3356
• Also covered elsewhere: Electronic parts catalogue

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• Make sure that foam seal is seated on clip.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove hinge cover .
2. Pull off rear lid seal in vicinity of roof frame cover.
3. Carefully heat roof frame cover (3) with hot air blowerV.A.G 1416.
4. Carefully detach adhesive strip (2) and at the same time pull off roof frame cover.
5. Remove fasteners (1) for roof frame cover from body. [Note: If re-installing the same roof frame cover, adhesive strips must be renewed ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue.]

6. Clean bonding surface on body with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04.
7. Check foam seal (2) and clip (3) for damage. [Note: Make sure that foam seal is seated on clip.]
8. Fold ends (4, 5) of protective film up 90° at outer edges of roof frame cover, as shown in illustration.
9. Position roof frame cover (1) and press on clips until they engage audibly.
10. Slowly peel protective film off adhesive strip.
11. Press roof frame cover on over entire length using roller 3356.

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