Removing and installing wind deflector motor V252: Audi A8 D4
Step-by-step removing and installing wind deflector motor V252 for the Audi A8 D4: 17 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 A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)
📋 Procedure
- Open sliding sunroof fully.
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove wind deflector .
- Remove interior light Electrical system96Controls; Removing and installing interior light/reading light (front).
- Unplug connector for wind deflector motor (1).
- Press positioner (2) downwards in direction of (arrow) into sunroof until Torx bolt (1) becomes visible.
- Unscrew Torx bolt (1) from rear at wind deflector motor.
- Reach through opening for interior light and unscrew bolt (arrow) from wind deflector motor (1).
- Connector (1) unplugged
- Facing forwards, swivel down wind deflector motor by approx. 90°.
- Pull out motor to rear.
- Guide motor through opening for light.
- Insert positioning lever (2) in opening in front part of frame and pin (arrow) in both elongated holes in positioner.
- Move motor to attachment position.
- Secure motor with the two bolts.
- Plug motor in.
- Fit trim for light opening.
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