Removing and installing tilt mechanism for sunroof: Audi Q7
Step-by-step removing and installing tilt mechanism for sunroof for the Audi Q7: 10 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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–)
📋 Procedure
- Remove glass panel (front) .
- Remove sliding sunroof motor V1.
- Position tilt mechanism (1) on outside by carefully pressing it forwards/backwards until slide (2) is visible at recess (arrow) on slider, as shown in illustration.
- Press tilt mechanism (2) on inside slightly towards outside (arrow A) so that actuator (1) disengages from rail (3).
- Pull tilt mechanism upwards (arrow B).
- Disengage tilt mechanism upwards at front (arrow).
- Slide rail slightly towards front (arrow A) and detach rear part of tilt mechanism towards rear (arrow B).
- Press rail (1) to one side (arrow) and remove.
- Check that all slides (1) and their springs are fitted on rail (2).
- Press rail (bottom) into guide over entire length.
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