Removing moulded headliner with sun roof — AUDI
Removing moulded headliner with sun roof on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Refer to coding on vehicles with encoded radio/radio navigation system (RNS); if necessary, interrogate.
Disconnect battery earthing strap/cable.
Moulded headliner
Removing:
Remove A-pillar trims => Page
70-49
.
Remove D-pillar trims => Page
70-66
.
Removing sun visor=>Page
70-104
.
Remove interior rear-view mirror => Page
68-74
.
Remove cover for sun roof motor
=> Page
70-106
.
On vehicles with head airbag: Remove both head airbags=> Page
69-141
.
Screw out bolts -Item 6-.
Carefully lever out trim surround -Item 12- out of fasteners -Item 13-.
Prise out rear interior light -Item 4-.
Tilt backrest of passenger's seat as far back as possible.
Tilt backrest of driver's seat as far back as possible.
A second person is required to support the moulded headliner.
Detach moulded headliner from fasteners -Item 11-.
Detach guard clip -Item 10- from roof => Fig.:
2
.
Pull moulded headliner forward and detach from clips -Item 2- at rear.
Clips -Item 2- remain in vehicle
Remove moulded headliner through one of the rear doors.
Retaining clip
3 off
Body
Rear interior light
Removing:
Insert screwdriver under side of interior light and lever out.
Unfasten wires and detach light.
Make-up mirror light
2 off
Removing:
Insert screwdriver under side of light and lever out.
Unfasten wires and detach light.
Bolt - 3 Nm
3 off
Centre sun visor
Sun visor
Removing and installing
=>Page
70-104
Cover for sun roof motor
Removing and installing
=>Page
70-106
Guard clip
2 off
Removing => Fig.:
2
Clamp
2 off
Masking frame
Prise out of fasteners -Item 13-
Clamp
14 off
Part of moulded headliner assembly
Fig.:2
Detaching guard strip from roof
Detach clips -Item 2- (2x).
1 -
Guard clip
Arrow points in direction of travel.
Notes:
After connecting the battery, please ensure that the vehicle accessories (radio, clock, electric window lifters) are checked according to workshop manual and/or operating instructions.
=> Electrical System; Repair group 27; Battery
Electrical System
Battery
If the fault warning light (K 75) for airbag signals a fault after assembly the fault memory must be erased and again be interrogated by using fault reader V.A.G 1551.
=> Body Self-diagnosis; Repair group 01
Body Self-diagnosis
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