Roof Railing, Removing And Installing: Removing

2019 Audi S5 Prestige, 2D CoupeSECTION Removing
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CAUTION:

Pyrotechnical components can deploy unintentionally.

Risk of injury.

- Discharge the static electricity: quickly touch the door striker.

-- Remove the head curtain airbag igniter from the body. The head curtain airbag remains installed. Refer to HEAD CURTAIN AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nuts -arrow- using the : T40078Β  .

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-- Remove the roof railing upward.

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.