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Removing and installing sliding/tilting sunroof — AUDI

Removing and installing sliding/tilting sunroof on Audi: 11 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.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 7DK

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove B-pillar upper trim: General body repairs, interior70Trim, insulation; Pillar and side panel trim; Removing and installing B-pillar upper trim on side with no sliding door and Removing and installing B-pillar upper trim on side with sliding door.
  2. Remove A-pillar trims: General body repairs, interior70Trims, insulation; Pillars and side trims.
  3. Unscrew bracket (1) for sun visors and separate connections for mirror light.
  4. Prise out front interior light (W)(2) and separate connection (arrow).
  5. Unclip cover strip (1).
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  1. Lever moulded headlining out of beading in area of lifting/sliding roof aperture using a plastic wedge.
  2. Remove front seat area moulded headlining downwards.
  3. Remove cross-head screws (2) (Qty. 11) and remove water collector plate (1) (with sun roller blind) downwards.
  4. Remove countersunk screws (1) and pull electric drive (2) off frame.
  5. Remove cross-head screws (3) (Qty. 10) and remove clamping frame (4) downwards.
  6. Remove frame with glass panel upwards.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.