sunroof tilt bracket RR

["Matt Martinsen" <mattmartinsen@hotmail.com>]

The potmetal sunroof tilt brackets/guide plates aren't very strong and 
are prone to break as the sunroof ages and gets gunk in the tracks.  I 
replaced one on my 86 5KTQ today and was surpised at how easy it was.  
It took less than 20 minutes and I was taking my time.  Staighten a 
metal coat hanger and make a small hook in end and a looped handle in 
the other. Tilt the sunroof up and from outside the car push down the 
flap.  There are two springs that hook onto the flap, use the coat 
hanger tool and unclip the springs.  Back inside the car, close the 
sunroof and push firmly on the edge of the flap/liner junction toward 
that back of the car.  It should unclip and slide back into the roof.  
The offending piece should now be visible.  Use needle nose pliers to 
unclip two C-clips and unscrew the two large phillips head screws on 
either end of the bracket.  Remove the bracket.  Install is reverse, 
using the coat hanger tool to pull the springs back to the flap (aren't 
you glad you made that loop to hold).  That's it.  Now check the 
adjustment on the back on the sunroof, the lid should be about 1mm 
higher than the roof.  To adjust loosen the two screws that hold the 
bracket to the lid and position accordingly.  If one of your sunroof 
bracket hasn't broken yet, it probably will, why couldn't Audi have made 
these out of good steel?  I got the part at the dealer for $64, The 
Parts Connection has them also, undoubtedly cheaper.
-Matt Martinsen
-86 5KTQ pearl, fuchs, quattro & ring graphic, I.A. stage 1.5, tresser 
smoked taillights
Seattle, WA

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