Audi 80 Quiz
Body Components

Sliding Roof

In this manual: Body Components
Technical Description — 39Engines — 41Exhaust System — 13Cooling System — 28Fuel tank and fuel pump — 12Air Filter and Intake Ducts — 13Mono-Motronic Injection System — 18Digifant Injection System — 19KE-III-Jetronic Injection System — 35MPI and MPFI Injection Systems — 32Clutch — 11Transmission and Driveline — 21Suspension and Steering — 33Brake System — 41Anti-lock brake system — 8Wheels and Tires — 13Body Electrical System — 35Ignition System — 24Lighting — 14Signaling Devices — 7Instruments and Auxiliary Equipment — 54Heating and Ventilation — 7Body Components — 18Troubleshooting — 6Specifications — 13
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Correct operation of the roof requires precise installation; however, providing all the descriptions necessary for this exceeds the scope of this manual.


The sliding roof mechanism must be lubricated. If your vehicle has a power sliding roof, check the corresponding automatic fuse in the central fuse/relay box (see chapter Body Electrical System). The sliding roof control unit, located in the auxiliary relay box, cannot be checked with home methods.


Sliding Roof Leaks
A leaking sliding roof is caused by clogged drain hoses, one connected to each of the four corners of the sliding roof frame. Although water may enter, it must also be able to drain away.


Therefore, if the sliding roof leaks, clean all four drain hoses.

Both rear drain openings are difficult to reach even with the roof open (shine a flashlight into the roof housing).

The front drain hoses exit at the level of the lower hinges of the front doors. Both rear hoses end under the side sections of the rear bumper (the side sections must be detached, see section Rear Bumper).

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