MK1 Audi TT: Remove Interior Trim & Carpet
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- My process for removing the carpet from the Audi TT - this is the roadster, but it's basically the same on the coupe too. Mostly finding my way through it so you can tackle it with a bit more information than I had.
Hi Ben (and all other Roadster owners).
The drain tubes have probably rotted away. They are made of really cheap plastic and are lined with foam for noise suppression purposes.
Please don't assume they are fixed if you blow them through because they will probably still leak.
I found a great video on how to make your own replacements. Please message me if you need any further information.
I followed Andy Charger's video on how to remove the roof because I wanted to check the back for any other leaks. This makes removing and replacing the tubes so much easier and it provides the opportunity to check the roof motor fluid level and for any hydraulic leaks.
Thanks for the video Ben. I wish I had seen it earlier because I broke some trim trying to get the carpet out.
It will be really helpful for putting it all back though, so thanks!!!
Yeah I’m tempted to replace mine this year, just for completeness. I think you can get replacements for about £60, which isn’t tooooo expensive for an old Audi. I have big hands, so I know that job will be horrible 😆
Thanks for this video, perfect timing. Helped me get my carpet out for a deep cleaning and to install an aftermarket heated seat loom. Only change to your process I'd recommend - when removing the switch panel from the center console near the rear (with the roof controls, etc) - after removing the armrest (cupholders in my case), you can stick your fingers in through that opening and press up on the bottom of those switches to pop them out - much less chance of breaking/damaging the surrounding plastic this way.
Good tip! I've yet to refit mine (Chasing down leaky seals still), was it easy enough to get back in?
@@benofthenorthuk It was a little challenging getting it up towards the firewall but mostly because its just large and awkward.
@@igetnoslep Ah yeah that was the bit I was expecting will be a pain. I know not to get too stressed if that bit fights me too
Hi Phil
I have purchased the aftermarket heated seat loom, but I'm not an auto electrician.
Any tips for fitting please?
Thanks
Simon
Thanks for the video. I've never seen an arm rest like that. Is it after market? I broke my center speaker cover in the same place.
I think they were aftermarket, but there's often one for sale on eBay or one of the facebook groups - they just bolt right in
Great vid mate 👍🏻
Thanks Chris!
Great work Ben!!!
Thanks Andy, that one was a slog 😆
Ben, great video. Did the drain tube clearing resolve the water leak issue? (or has it returned?)
It solved it yes - I have a newer leak I discovered from the front left door, but a small bit of extra silicon rubber has stopped that thankfully,
@@benofthenorthuk That's reassuring to know all the time and effort taking the interior out pays off, leaks are always a challenge to track down. Did you also change the drain hoses?
@@davidjsmith67utube I haven't gotten around to that yet, but being that the interior has stayed dry so far I've not been in a rush to do that
Good work. I did exactly the same last year as it was the only way to stop condensation. If your carpet is still out feed a tube into the chassis and pump out as it gets down there too. Whilst I was at it I also changed the drain tubes as they’d disintegrated, I know from your other video you’ve cleared them, but if you want full peace of mind noes the time to do it! Have you cleared the little holes in the rubber at the top of the A-pillar?
Hi thanks! Yep cleared the holes - drain tubes on the rear are all good (I still have yet to check the front ones, but its currently tipping it down so can see if the floorpan gets wet after all my work. I gummy pledged all the rubbers too. Haven't pumped the holes though, but the car smells dry now. As the trim is all off now I might give the drain tube swap a go actually, good idea
@@benofthenorthuk if your trim is out you’ll be able to get to them quiet easily through the speaker mounts. I didn’t buy Audi hoses, I used wire reinforced coolant hose, but standard coolant hose would also be fine. You’d need 22mm inside diameter and I got two lengths of 750mm. They work perfect. The original are plastic reinforced with a steel spring, but they had worn away!
@@Carl8324 Ah excellent, thanks for the tip!
Great video! What is the SatNav system called please? I have been looking around to buy one but I still haven't found anything like that! Thanks :)
Thanks! This head unit is the Sony XAV-AX8050D
@@benofthenorthuk thank you so much! Keep up the great vids :)
Hi Ben, my door sals leaks and water ingress in the driver side. Do you have any video or advice how to sort out the door seals as I can not find information. Thanks
I'm not sure to be honest, I only have experience with that rear issue I'm afraid.
Would be the time to replace roof drain tubes,most likely cause of water in cabin...
They’ve been cleared and are good - this stuff was coming in via the front doors now, although some will be from before the rear drains were cleared
I will say the roadster runs better with 100kilos of unnecessary bollocks removed and about 1/4c of urine in the CCM.