Removing and installing switches for electrohydraulic convertible top actuator mechanism — AUDI
Removing and installing switches for electrohydraulic convertible top actuator mechanism on Audi: factory workshop procedure.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
Switches in upper right hydraulic cylinder
Tensioning strut raised switch -F203
Tensioning strut stowed switch -F204
Switches can only be replaced together with upper right hydraulic cylinder.
=> General Body Repairs, Exterior; Repair Group 61; Hydraulic System; Removing and installing upper hydraulic cylinder
General Body Repairs, Exterior
Hydraulic System
Removing and installing upper hydraulic cylinder
Switches in lower right hydraulic cylinder
Convertible top stowed switch -F171
Convertible top front switch -F202
Switches can only be replaced together with lower right hydraulic cylinder.
=> General Body Repairs, Exterior; Repair Group 61; Hydraulic System; Removing and installing lower hydraulic cylinder
General Body Repairs, Exterior
Hydraulic System
Removing and installing lower hydraulic cylinder
Switch in hydraulic cylinder for convertible top compartment lid
Convertible top box lid, top switch -F201
Switch can only be replaced together with hydraulic cylinder for convertible top compartment lid.
=> General Body Repairs, Exterior; Repair Group 61; Hydraulic System; Removing and installing hydraulic cylinder for convertible top compartment lid
General Body Repairs, Exterior
Hydraulic System
Removing and installing hydraulic cylinder for convertible top compartment lid
Switches in left/right catch for convertible top compartment lid
Convertible top box lid latched switch 1, left -F199
Convertible top box lid released switch 2, left -F197
Convertible top box lid switch 3, left -F195
Convertible top box lid latched switch 1, right -F200
Convertible top box lid released switch 2, right -F198
Convertible top box lid switch 3, right -F196
Switches can only be replaced together with catch for convertible top compartment lid.
=> General Body Repairs, Exterior; Repair Group 61; Hydraulic System; Removing and installing catch for convertible top compartment lid
General Body Repairs, Exterior
Hydraulic System
Removing and installing catch for convertible top compartment lid
Note:
On installation, make sure grommet -1- for switch connections is fitted over O-ring -2-.
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