Roof Trim Cover Cap Clip - Removing/Installing
87audi01Applies To
5000
WAGON
From 1984 M.Y.
Group
66
Subject
Body, Exterior
Part Identifier 6633
Key Points
Roof trim molding
removing/installing and
installing roof trim cover cap clip
A 290
Number
87-01
June 24,1987
Roof trim molding, removing
Work sequence
- drill out rivets (arrows) in A-pillar
- drill out rivets (arrows) in C-pillar
- lift C-pillar trim slightly and remove with plastic wedge
Note
Always install new gap cover molding and C-pillar trim.
- starting at arrow, remove gap cover molding 1
Note
On vehicles produced thru Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 44-G-093745, cover cap was secured with two rivets. Drill out both rivets before removing roof trim molding. When reinstalling or replacing roof trim molding on these vehicles, always install new type mounting clip and press on type cover cap.
- starting at rear (D-pillar), unclip end of roof trim molding with cover cap and remove
^ roof trim molding is glued in area from A-pillar to C-pillar
Roof trim cover cap mounting clip, installing
Work sequence
- drill hole A as shown (measurements in mm)
- install clip and base plate with pop rivet
^ pull off foil from backing plate first
Roof trim molding, installing
Work sequence
- remove remaining glue on body with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner or equivalent
- pull off foil from new molding
- place molding in position at B, C and D-pillar area
- press trim against roof in direction of arrow A
- press trim strip in direction of arrow B
- repeat procedure at A-pillar
- install rivets at A-pillar area
Note
To ensure proper roof contour of molding, warm-up molding with hot air blower to approx. 40~C (104~F) and press into correct shape.
- press new gap cover into caps
- clean window glass and C-pillar with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner or equivalent.
- prime outside of glass in area shown
^ approx. 10 mm (25/64 in.) in width
- coat primed area with paint primer from Adhesive kit D 004 300 03
- allow to air dry at least 10 minutes
- apply thin coat of adhesive sealer D 009 100 03 on back of C-pillar trim (as shown)
- pull off foil from rivet holes on C-pillar trim cover
- push C-pillar trim on to glass (as shown) in direction of arrow
^ ensure glass fits fully into clip
- install three rivets at C-pillar trim