Renewing foil for edge of roof: Audi A1

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

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• Make mark centrally between the two holes at edge of roof.
• Also make mark centrally between holes in foil on protective film (3).
• Position foil so that marking on protective film (3) is aligned with marking in centre of roof edge and foil is aligned with vehicle contour.

📋 Procedure

1. Heat foil with a hot air blowerV.A.G 1416 and pull foil off roof.
2. Remove any adhesive residue and clean bonding surface with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04.
3. Make mark centrally between the two holes at edge of roof.
4. Also make mark centrally between holes in foil on protective film (3).
5. Lift off protective film (1) slightly in centre and cut through film with scissors.

6. Kink side sections of protective film (removal aids) so they can be taken hold of when they make contact between foil and edge of roof.
7. Position foil so that marking on protective film (3) is aligned with marking in centre of roof edge and foil is aligned with vehicle contour.
8. Starting in centre and working outwards in both directions, gradually peel off protective film (1) and press on foil.
9. Firmly press on foil using roller3356.
10. Detach protective film (3).

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