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Removing and installing seal for sliding panoramic sunroof — AUDI

Removing and installing seal for sliding panoramic sunroof on Audi: 12 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.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

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  • The bonding surfaces must be free of dust and grease.Before bonding, heat bonding surfaces and seal to approx. 40° C.
  • Peel off protective film from adhesive at rear section of seal and then press on rear section of seal (joint should be in centre of vehicle; observe marking).

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove both sunroof panels.
  2. Remove frame for sliding panoramic sunroof .
  3. Pull seal (1) to the side off body flange. [Note: The bonding surfaces must be free of dust and grease.Before bonding, heat bonding surfaces and seal to approx. 40° C.]
  4. Remove any residual adhesive and clean body flange.
  5. Clean bonding surfaces on body with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04.
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  1. Peel off protective film from adhesive at rear section of seal and then press on rear section of seal (joint should be in centre of vehicle; observe marking).
  2. Press seal in at front corners.
  3. Press on front section of seal.
  4. Press seal in at rear corners.
  5. Press on rear section of seal.
  6. Press on side sections of seal; if necessary, compress seal evenly to take up any excess length.
  7. Press seal on all around using roller3356.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.