Removing and installing windbreak mount — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Work alternates between open and closed roof positions to reach the trims and the tensioner. After removing the back panel cover, compartment trims and luggage trim, release the tensioning strap and operating lever, mask the body and close the roof by hand. Secure the tensioner upright, strap the roof with T10038 and hooks T40306, then remove the front compartment trim and locking mechanism. Unplug and unclip the wiring, remove bolts (2) and lift off the windbreak mount.

Fits: platform code FV

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• Mask the body before moving the roof by hand to protect the paintwork.
• Secure the pivoted tensioner so it cannot close unintentionally.
• Tension the strap three revolutions on the quick-release shaft, re-tensioning after the hooks engage.
• Pull the compartment trim out starting from the outer edge.
• Refit the securing element on the tensioner operating lever on reassembly.

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📋 Procedure

1. Move convertible roof to "“open”" position.
2. Lower windbreak.
3. Move front seats as far forwards as possible and tilt backrests as far forwards as possible.
4. Remove back panel cover .
5. Remove flap for convertible roof frame General body repairs, exterior55Convertible roof compartment lid.

6. Close convertible roof.
7. Starting from outer edge, carefully pull convertible roof compartment trim (1) out of mounting at tensioner (2).
8. Move convertible roof to "“open”" position.
9. Remove luggage compartment trim (top) .
10. Remove bolts (3 and 4).
11. Release fasteners (arrows).
12. Slide tensioning strap (2) through opening in body (1) into convertible roof compartment.
13. Pull off securing element (1) and detach operating lever (3) for tensioner at mounting (2)(arrow).
14. Mask body to prevent damage to paintwork.
15. Move convertible roof to "“closed”" position by hand.
16. Lift tensioner (2) out of convertible roof compartment (arrow).
17. Pivot tensioner (1) upwards and secure it in position to make sure it is not closed unintentionally.
18. Guide tensioning strap T10038 into hooks T40306 and tension strap three revolutions on shaft at quick-release tensioner.
19. Engage hooks T40306 at front and rear centre edge of convertible roof and tension again, if necessary.
20. Remove convertible roof compartment trim (front) .
21. Remove convertible roof locking mechanism.
22. Unplug electrical connectors, unclip wire at mount and move clear.
23. Remove bolts (2).
24. Lift off windbreak mount (1).

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