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Audi Q7: Sliding Sunroof Tilting Mechanism, Removing and Installing

Audi Q7 (4M) 2016-2025 Workshop Manual / Body / Body Exterior / Sunroof / Sliding Sunroof Tilting Mechanism, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the front glass panel. Refer to → Chapter "Glass Panel, Removing and Installing, Front".

- Remove the wind deflector. Refer to → Chapter "Wind Deflector, Removing and Installing".

- Remove the front interior lamp/reading lamp. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.96; Controls; Front Interior Lamp/Reading Lamp, Removing and Installing.

- Use the sliding sunroof emergency operation crank to move the tilting mechanism -1- toward the rear, until the stop -2- stands alone at the front.

- Release the retainer -arrow A- and push out the stop -arrow B-.

- Remove the stop from the guide rail.

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- Use the sliding sunroof emergency operation crank to move the guide -2- for the tilting mechanism -3- forward up to where the opening starts in the outer guide rail -6-.

  • The guide must be flush with the outer guide rail -broken line-.

- On the outside, push the tilting mechanism slightly toward the inside. While doing so, guide the slider -4- upward past the seal -5- for the roof opening.

- Guide the tilting mechanism actuating arm -1- upward and out at the opening -arrow- for the tilting mechanism guide rail.

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- Use the sliding sunroof emergency operation crank to move the tilting mechanism guide -3- up to where the inner guide rail -4- starts.

  • The guide must be flush with the inner guide rail -broken line-.

- Pull the sliding shoe -1- outward from the guide rail -2- and remove it to the side.

- Pivot the tilting mechanism upward.

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- Slide the tilting mechanism -2- toward the rear -arrow- and remove.

  • The rear sliders -3- are guided out of the tilting mechanism guide -1- at the same time.

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- Perform an adaptation. Refer to → Chapter "Power Sunroof Control Module -J245-, Programming".

Tilting Mechanism Guide Rail, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • 5 mm Socket
  • 5 mm Open End Wrench

Removing

- Remove the sliding sunroof tilting mechanism. Refer to → Chapter "Sliding Sunroof Tilting Mechanism, Removing and Installing".

- Remove the inner seal -3- from the sunroof frame near the retaining bracket.

Depending on Version:

- Loosen the threaded connection -1- using the 5 mm Socket by counterholding the nuts -2- with a 5 mm open end wrench.

  Note

The nuts can also be counterheld using needle nose pliers.

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- Remove the nuts -2- using the 5 mm Socket.

- Remove the support bracket -1- upward.

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Continuation for All:

- Tilt the tilting mechanism guide -1- out of the inner guide rail and remove it upward -arrow-.

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- Check if all sliding pieces -1- with springs -3- are on the tilting mechanism guide -2-.

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- Insert the bottom of the tilting mechanism guide -4- into the mount for the guide rail -arrow-. While doing so, the arm -2- must engage in the opening -3-.

- Press the entire length of the tilting mechanism guide into the inner guide rail. The sliding pieces -1- must slide into place at the same time.

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Power Sunroof Control Module -J245-, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Switch off the ignition.

- Remove the left and right sun visors. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Equipment; Sun Visor, Removing and Installing.

- Remove the front interior lamp/reading lamp. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.96; Controls; Front Interior Lamp/Reading Lamp, Removing and Installing.

- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2 and 3-.

- Release the tab -arrow A- and push the Power Sunroof Control Module -J245- to the right side of the vehicle from the bracket -arrow B-.

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- Perform an adaptation. Refer to → Chapter "Power Sunroof Control Module -J245-, Programming".

Power Sunroof Control Module -J245-, Programming

Sunroof Motor -V1-, Programming

After installing the Sunroof Motor -V1-, an adaptation must be performed.

  NOTICE

Moving the slotted guide rail guide increases the risk of damaging the sliding sunroof components.

 - Move the slotted guide rail guide only when the glass panel is installed.

- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

- Switch the ignition on.

- Select and start the Diagnostic operating mode.

- Select the Test plan tab.

- Select the Select individual test button and select the following tree structure consecutively:

  • Body
  • Body Assembly
  • 01 - OBD-capable systems
  • CA - Power Sunroof Control Module J245
  • CA - Power Sunroof Control Module J245 Functions
  • CA - Basic Setting
  • CA - Power Sunroof Control Module J245, no sliding sunroof basic setting

- Start the selected program and follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.

Power Sunroof Control Module -J245-, Activating

If the Power Sunroof Control Module -J245- was replaced, it must be activated after installing.

- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

- Switch the ignition on.

- Select and start the Diagnostic operating mode.

- Select the Test plan tab.

- Select the Select individual test button and select the following tree structure consecutively:

  • Body
  • Body Assembly
  • 01 - OBD-capable systems
  • CA - Power Sunroof Control Module J245
  • CA - Power Sunroof Control Module J245 Functions
  • CA - Control module, replacing

- Start the selected program and follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.

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