Great Job. Got exactly the same problems with the sunroof and the lining. Thanks for sharing your experience. I will try to share my experience when I get to it. Good luck with your A2 !!!
Great video thanks! My A2 makes the same sound and I asked the garage to disconnect the cables as not to re-open it. Is there a manual way of opening the roof to clean the drains as I am getting a water leak. If anyone can help I would much appreciate it. Thanks.
Yes you can do but it's really fiddly. You have to slide forward the locating clips then lever the glass up to remove 3 screws either side and the panel will lift off as per the first part of the video. Not sure if there's an easier way to clean the drain holes. Good luck!
@@npdvvecchi7181 You can shut the roof manually if all fails. It will be mightily expensive at an Audi garage I'd imagine. But to be brutally honest, I didn't actually like driving with it open afterwards as it was very noisy and buffeting and kind of wished I'd left it alone! You also have to be very careful with the headlining as it's easily damaged. Don't want to put a damper on it and you may enjoy the 'open air' feeling you get when it's operational.
@@garageofdad I am not bothers about fixing it. I just want to be able to open it manually, clean the drainage pipes and close it. I wish there was a video to show how to proceed! 😊
Great tutorial Michael. Just a thought, wouldn't it have been easier to remove the motor 1st and manually slide the main panel open to give access to the 3x front bolts.
Hi, I need to replace the headliner matarial - it came off in few places. Will I have to remove open sky glasses or mechanism in order to remove only headliner? Or maybe headliner will come out without removing the open sky?
Yes you can remove the headliner on it's own. When you re-do the cloth you have to remove all the orange glue/foam from the base as the new glue just doesn't stick to it (as I found out) Also use minimal spray glue as it can show through the material.
@@garageofdad I will change the material for the new one, because glue can go through the old one. Besides that, new material has new sponge, so it will look nearly the same as original. Thanks for your help.
All my seals were ok, it's the drain channels that you have to make sure are clear. The worst part of the whole job is the roof trim/fabric. Really take your time with it and try to avoid damage. You'll also need a friend to help lift the OSS on and off as it weighs a tone!!
@@diydetail8916 From what I remember, it was a dry rubber seal that was in good condition on my replacement roof. It bolted down well without using sealant although a touch of windscreen sealant won't go wrong.
A really nice job. My one does not work and I'm thinking to repair or change. Thanks a lot for your video! I have question: Is the front piece of glass attached to the frame?. Thanks again for your video
If you press the open button, makes a noise and does not open, one of the plastic clips on the end of the cable will be broken. I'm afraid it's a roof off job to fix :(
Hi Michael, Short question maybe you can help. I own an Audi A2 with the normal roof and im planing for converting to open sky roof. Is that possible? When you took out the roof remani on the car the front and back side of the glas? Cheers!
Hi Razvan It is not something I would do as it will be a huge job as well as all the electrics and headliner. The open sky is one unit but it is possible to separate all the glass panels on it but very tricky! Mike :)
Took me 3 hours but it's not an easy job, the clips are fragile and the roof lining easily damaged. Putting it back takes on even longer. There is a chap in the A2OC on facebook who does it professionally.
I am looking to buy an a2 After seeing this video. My thoughts are Do not buy an A2 with Sunroof. Buy an A2 with Air conditioning It looks nice but I never like messing With head clothes
Looks wicked ! Had my a2 for 5 years and mines never worked .
Gotta get mine done seeing this . 👌
It's difficult finding someone to sort them now as the previous chap stopped doing them. It is nice when it's working though ☀
Great Job. Got exactly the same problems with the sunroof and the lining. Thanks for sharing your experience. I will try to share my experience when I get to it. Good luck with your A2 !!!
Thank you
Some courage, some patience, some good job ! Well Done !
Wasn't easy but always willing to have a go!
Great job Michael - good chatting with you about this the other day on FB. Keep the A2 content coming. :)
Thanks and you too. I'm getting the hang of doing them now. Busy putting together a short film about the Cumbria VAG show
@@garageofdad Another one to look forward too.
great video, appreciate that. I also think about replacing or repairing. I'm from Germany, so I understand that guy... but still a challenge.
Thanks for the great video, did you notice any drain channels as I have a bad leak into the drivers footwell ?
Mine were fine but I do know that others had blocked channels and generally poked a metal coat hanger down to clean them.
Great video thanks! My A2 makes the same sound and I asked the garage to disconnect the cables as not to re-open it. Is there a manual way of opening the roof to clean the drains as I am getting a water leak. If anyone can help I would much appreciate it. Thanks.
Yes you can do but it's really fiddly. You have to slide forward the locating clips then lever the glass up to remove 3 screws either side and the panel will lift off as per the first part of the video. Not sure if there's an easier way to clean the drain holes. Good luck!
@@garageofdad Thanks for your feedback. I am very worried of not being able to close the roof after. I am tempted to take it to an Audi garage.
@@npdvvecchi7181 You can shut the roof manually if all fails. It will be mightily expensive at an Audi garage I'd imagine. But to be brutally honest, I didn't actually like driving with it open afterwards as it was very noisy and buffeting and kind of wished I'd left it alone! You also have to be very careful with the headlining as it's easily damaged. Don't want to put a damper on it and you may enjoy the 'open air' feeling you get when it's operational.
@@garageofdad I am not bothers about fixing it. I just want to be able to open it manually, clean the drainage pipes and close it. I wish there was a video to show how to proceed! 😊
Great tutorial Michael. Just a thought, wouldn't it have been easier to remove the motor 1st and manually slide the main panel open to give access to the 3x front bolts.
Hi Bradley. Good point as I had already removed and put it back in for the video! Think they call it continuity in the film world 😂
Hi, I need to replace the headliner matarial - it came off in few places. Will I have to remove open sky glasses or mechanism in order to remove only headliner? Or maybe headliner will come out without removing the open sky?
Yes you can remove the headliner on it's own. When you re-do the cloth you have to remove all the orange glue/foam from the base as the new glue just doesn't stick to it (as I found out) Also use minimal spray glue as it can show through the material.
@@garageofdad I will change the material for the new one, because glue can go through the old one. Besides that, new material has new sponge, so it will look nearly the same as original. Thanks for your help.
good , nice job
Hi, Can you advise me on how to align the front left door and the rear left door so that the seals fit evenly from the front door to the rear door ?
@garageofdad did you have to seal the replacement OSS to the car in anyway? i have a spare OSS to put on the car any tips you can offer please?
All my seals were ok, it's the drain channels that you have to make sure are clear. The worst part of the whole job is the roof trim/fabric. Really take your time with it and try to avoid damage. You'll also need a friend to help lift the OSS on and off as it weighs a tone!!
@@garageofdad Great after removing the bolts what the OSS stuck down with adhesive or tape or did it lift off?
@@diydetail8916 From what I remember, it was a dry rubber seal that was in good condition on my replacement roof. It bolted down well without using sealant although a touch of windscreen sealant won't go wrong.
Hi, how many days of work u spend for this repair?
It took (on and off) 2 days to do. Fiddly job not for the feint hearted!!
A really nice job. My one does not work and I'm thinking to repair or change. Thanks a lot for your video! I have question: Is the front piece of glass attached to the frame?. Thanks again for your video
Hi. It's attached by 3 screws either side. Difficult to get off if the mechanism is jammed but easy if the glass can open. Good luck!
Hi, I hear a rattling noise when I try to open the sunroof,
If you press the open button, makes a noise and does not open, one of the plastic clips on the end of the cable will be broken. I'm afraid it's a roof off job to fix :(
@@garageofdad the aluminum guide is damaged to which the motor is screwed from opening the roof :(
@@garageofdad the aluminum bracket is damaged, to which the roof opening motor is screwed,
@@marekkowalski3814 Oh dear! There is a chap on the A2OC facebook page that repairs them
@@garageofdad can I ask for a link to the website?
Hi Michael,
Short question maybe you can help.
I own an Audi A2 with the normal roof and im planing for converting to open sky roof. Is that possible? When you took out the roof remani on the car the front and back side of the glas?
Cheers!
Hi Razvan
It is not something I would do as it will be a huge job as well as all the electrics and headliner. The open sky is one unit but it is possible to separate all the glass panels on it but very tricky!
Mike :)
Hi, I have a question? Can you help me? How many hours does it take to remove the entire sunroof in this Audi A2 ?
Took me 3 hours but it's not an easy job, the clips are fragile and the roof lining easily damaged. Putting it back takes on even longer. There is a chap in the A2OC on facebook who does it professionally.
What glue to use to stick the soffit ?
I used Tiger Seal but research the correct one
Wow that looks complex I think I will pay someone to do it
I would too! Ian Klein in the A2OC does them but he lives near Heathrow.
I am looking to buy an a2 After seeing this video. My thoughts are
Do not buy an A2 with Sunroof.
Buy an A2 with Air conditioning
It looks nice but I never like messing
With head clothes
To be honest, the next A2 I bought did not have one and much preferred it and the head cloth was a nightmare to remove/fit without damaging it.