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Removing roof frame trim (from week 36.02 onwards): Audi A6 C5

Step-by-step removing roof frame trim (from week 36.02 onwards) for the Audi A6 C5: 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.

17 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

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  • Always keep to installation sequence for roof frame trim. — Carefully insert roof frame trim (1) under C-pillar trim (top).

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ Observe safety precautions for working on airbags and curtain airbags . — Remove D-pillar trim .
  2. Remove retainer for load guard at roof frame trim .
  3. Remove B-pillar trim (top) .
  4. Remove front and rear grab handle .
  5. Unfasten A-pillar trim (top) .
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  1. Pull out roof frame trim under A-pillar trim .
  2. Unscrew bolt (4) (1x).
  3. Pull roof frame trim (1) out of door seal.
  4. Pull out roof frame trim (1) under C-pillar trim (top).
  5. Carefully detach roof frame trim (1).
  6. ⚠ Always keep to installation sequence for roof frame trim. — Carefully insert roof frame trim (1) under C-pillar trim (top).
  7. Install retainer for load guard at roof frame trim .
  8. Insert roof frame trim with tether beneath A-pillar trim .
  9. Fit bolt together with tether at joint with roof frame trim .
  10. Screw in bolt (4) with tether (5).
  11. Guide retaining tab of D-pillar trim (6) through opening at tether (5) into roof frame trim (1).
  12. Perform remaining installation steps in reverse order of removal.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.