Removing roof frame trim: Audi A6 C5

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

Don't miss

• When removing roof frame trim (1), only take hold of side facing headliner.
• When installing roof frame trim, only press on side facing headliner (do not knock).

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Note safety precautions for working on curtain airbags . — Remove D-pillar trim .
2. Remove intermediate piece at B-pillar .
3. Remove grab handle (2).
4. Open slide of retainer for load guard .
5. Unscrew bolt (4).

6. Remove bolt (3) (1x).
7. Fit a plastic wedge at B-pillar trim (top) and C-pillar trim (top) . [Note: When removing roof frame trim (1), only take hold of side facing headliner.]
8. Pull roof frame trim (1) out of door seal.
9. Pull out roof frame trim (1) under B-pillar trim (top) and C-pillar trim (top).
10. Carefully detach roof frame trim (1).
11. ⚠ Always keep to installation sequence for roof frame trim. — Carefully insert roof frame trim (1) under B-pillar trim (top) and C-pillar trim (top). [Note: When installing roof frame trim, only press on side facing headliner (do not knock).]
12. Insert a plastic wedge (B) at B-pillar trim (A) and C-pillar trim to press off trim panels.
13. Slide sliding cover (3) at groove (4) upwards.

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