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Removing and installing sliding sunroof frame, sliding panoramic sunroof — AUDI

Removing and installing sliding sunroof frame, sliding panoramic sunroof on Audi: 14 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.

14 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

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  • Observe tightening sequence in order to avoid noises while driving.

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove glass panels (front and rear).
  2. Remove wind deflector.
  3. Remove mounting frame for sunroof sun blind.
  4. Lower headliner General body repairs, interior70Roof trim panels; Removing and installing moulded headliner.
  5. Disconnect electrical wiring at connector.
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  1. Detach water drain hoses from roof.
  2. Remove nuts from sunroof frame.
  3. Lift out sunroof frame through roof opening.
  4. Installing
  5. Install in reverse order, aligning sunroof frame centrally at front and rear using ∅ 12 mm drill bit .
  6. When installing sunroof frame, align it centrally next to sunroof motor at front right according to elongated holes (arrow) at front right ...
  7. ... and rear centre (arrow) using e.g. ∅ 12 mm drill bit.
  8. Tighten nuts -1- and -2- in centre of sunroof frame . [Note: Observe tightening sequence in order to avoid noises while driving.]
  9. Tighten bolts to specified torque one after the other in sequence 1 to 18.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.