how to replace sunshade for panoramic sunroof?

[jocassin]

Dear AudiQ5driver,

I bought an amazon sunshade and it just arrived. My son and I are about to tackle this replacement. Could you please share with me any instructions you have for this? There are a couple of very vague youtube videos that say you don't have to drop the headliner in it's entirety, so may try that first. Also what bit size did you need to remove screws etc, I've seen differing options. We have a 2010 q5, and my kiddo is moving with his car to LA in the next few weeks so not having the sunshade isn't an option. Also, we are broke after paying for college so I am really hoping that we can do this on our own. Any info or directions that you have would be so very helpful and appreciated!
Thank you,
Jodie aka JodieAudi

[yamto72]

I'm stuck at the point of getting the metal bands of the sunshade back into the track. The problem is that they don't come forward in-line with the track, they seem to come in at an angle, and want to pull off the track as the shade moves towards the front of the car. My guess is that the metal bands are not fed thru the end caps of the housing properly. I'm pretty sure they curled and shifted as I was putting the housing in.

So back to the drawing board. Do any of you know a way to secure the metal bands to the housing so they don't curl up and pop out of the end caps? Any suggestions would be great! Thanks.

I did this last year. I don't remember the procedure but I know it took a good dozen tries (and a couple "backup and start overs") to get the new shade installed. The guys telling you it is easy....

[audiQ5driver]

Hi Jackie, yes, my old sunshade was damaged. The sunshade fabric disconnected from the metal spring band that moves the sunshade. It became worse over time, every time I opened and closed it. I had to order a new sunshade. I can email you my instruction, send me your email address. The instruction worked fine for Scott who posted above.
Thanks!

[JpoLgr]

Hi Jackie, yes, my old sunshade was damaged. The sunshade fabric disconnected from the metal spring band that moves the sunshade. It became worse over time, every time I opened and closed it. I had to order a new sunshade. I can email you my instruction, send me your email address. The instruction worked fine for Scott who posted above.
Thanks!

audiQ5driver I just sent you a meesage! I really appreciate your help!

[CableHi]

The sunshade in my 2010 Q5 started to rip off on the right side some months ago, and it got worse over time. After studying the posts here, I ordered a new sunshade at eBay for USD 67. It came with the 2 plastic catches that connect the front aluminum profile of the sunshade to its drive. I did not need the sunshade housing, that was not damaged and did not need replacement. I was able to replace the sunshade last weekend.

The tricky part for me was to put the new sunshade back into the car because the metallic spring bands want to pull the shade back into its housing, and because with the new sunshade I got, the interface between the plastic catch and the sunshade had changed which makes it hard for repair. I found a way around both issues, and created a step by step instruction how to do the replacement. Unfortunately, I couldn't upload the document here.

Contact me if you are interested!

I'd definitely love a little help on some of this. I'm not sure how to remove the rear pillars at this point. Keeping them in place seems like it'll be tough to reach everything without harming the headliner. If someone has advice on this I'd appreciate it!

[3ooZTTed]

Ok I’m almost there! Can anybody tell me how to get the guide bar off the track from this point?


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[mrdogood]

Hi audiQ5driver - please kindly share the instructions on how to replace the sunroof shade. my email is [email protected]. Thanks

[agrodpr]

Ok I’m almost there! Can anybody tell me how to get the guide bar off the track from this point?


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I just got my replacement in the mail and plan of tackling this during the weekend. I see that the back portion of the glass is in place. I found another post indicating that the guides can be taken off intact if the fixed pano glass is removed (only 4 T20 screws). How did you remove the guides and finish the job?

[modidib]

Hi Jackie, yes, my old sunshade was damaged. The sunshade fabric disconnected from the metal spring band that moves the sunshade. It became worse over time, every time I opened and closed it. I had to order a new sunshade. I can email you my instruction, send me your email address. The instruction worked fine for Scott who posted above.
Thanks!

Hi Audidriver
could you please email me the instructions
[email protected]

[maxpartis]

Hello AudiQ5Driver,

Can you please send instructions to my email? Thank you. [email protected]

[Hlthprof]

Hello AudiQ5Driver.
Seems your sunshade replacement instructions are needed here as well! Please send to.
[email protected]
Thank you!

[Hlthprof]

Has anyone received instructions for Q5 sun shade replacement? Really could use some help with this. Of course dealer wants a small fortune. Ive seen various posts and methods though nothing detailed enough to figure out.

[spijun]

Hello AudiQ5Driver.
Seems your sunshade replacement instructions are needed here as well! Please send to.
[email protected]
Thank you!

audiQ5driver

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He was last time on forum almost 6 months ago

[Irish1004]

My sunroof started making a grinding sound when attempting to close the sunshade. I immediately released the button. I’m assuming this means there’s a problem with the roller even though the fabric is still attached and I’ll have to take the headliner out to do a diagnosis. Have others had this same symptom?

[dwoo]

Hi audiQ5driver could you send me the instructions as well for the sunshade replacement. I am stuck on the putting the new sunshade into the track. Thanks so much

[Jense]

if anyone got the directions from q5driver could you please pass them along, thank you
[email protected]

[y.ummm]

Just finished the job last night with the great help of AudiQ5Driver. Thanks so much! His instructions and photos of how to do it were excellent!

ScottOk, are you able to share those instructions? Mine came undone today and looking to get it fixed.

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Also, it looks like I only need the shade as well, anyone have any ideas on where I can get the part?

[xdwonder0909]

If anyone has the instructions from Q5driver I would greatly appreciate a copy. Going to try and change mine as well. Thanks.
[email protected]

[redneck-limo]

Does anyone have the instructions from AudiQ5Driver that they could share? Sent him a message but haven't heard back. Any help is much appreciated, not going to give Audi 3k to replace and I'm a bit intimidated by the job.

[momsaudiq5]

audiQ5driver, would you send me access to your photos on the sunshade replacement. new to Audizine. email is [email protected]. Got the replacement shade and looking for details on the task at hand to replace for our 2011 Q5.

[ps2cho]

Why are you all posting here with you email? Just PM him. Its not his responsibility to check this thread indefinitely if someone happens to post in it...Common sense today is gone.

[JackieOQ5]

Hi Everyone:

Here is a link to my google drive, with a bunch of material on how to fix this issues. Q5 2010 Sunshade Replacement.pdf is the detailed instructions.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...cJ?usp=sharing

FYI, Audizine doesn't accept .pdf uploads, even though it says it does. Thus, the drive share.

Good luck...

[ToneQ5]

Hi Audiq5driver: Did you order the new sunshade because the old one was damaged? Mine has just come loose on driver side, but looks fine otherwise. Is it necessary to have a new one for the repair to work? I would love to see your instructions. Can you forward over email? Thx

Hi JackieOQ5: did you ever fix your sunshade issue? I have the exact same problem. Based on the thread, it sounds like everyone else has something more serious (what 'metal piece'? are they all on about?). I can't tell if I just need to somehow tuck it back in, or if the whole thing needs to be dismantled. Thanks for any help or advice you can give!

[petarh]

Hi Everyone:

Here is a link to my google drive, with a bunch of material on how to fix this issues. Q5 2010 Sunshade Replacement.pdf is the detailed instructions.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...cJ?usp=sharing

FYI, Audizine doesn't accept .pdf uploads, even though it says it does. Thus, the drive share.

Good luck...

Thank you very much for the instructions given for replacing the sun blinds, and also for the additional tips that helped me a lot.
I managed to replace the blinds thanks to you in just a few hours. Thanks a lot again.

[Virtuman]

The sunshade in my 2010 Q5 started to rip off on the right side some months ago, and it got worse over time. After studying the posts here, I ordered a new sunshade at eBay for USD 67. It came with the 2 plastic catches that connect the front aluminum profile of the sunshade to its drive. I did not need the sunshade housing, that was not damaged and did not need replacement. I was able to replace the sunshade last weekend.

The tricky part for me was to put the new sunshade back into the car because the metallic spring bands want to pull the shade back into its housing, and because with the new sunshade I got, the interface between the plastic catch and the sunshade had changed which makes it hard for repair. I found a way around both issues, and created a step by step instruction how to do the replacement. Unfortunately, I couldn't upload the document here.

Contact me if you are interested!

@audiQ5driver - could you please send me the instructions too. thank you. [email protected]


i opened the rear pillar, and dropped coat hangers, but don't have enough space to get between the roof and the liner to get to the sunshade motor at all.

[Just4GP]

Hey, I am attempting to replace my sunshade now. My shade guide will not retract to the rear anymore. This is preventing me from completing the replacement. Is there a way for me to manually retract the shade bow?


**update**
IF your sun shade is bound up and off the track and/or off the roller…DO NOT cut it, then extend the shade. Retract it to the rear and ensure it’s out the track.

My shade came out of the track on the left side, the metal edge was coiled up. I cut the fabric so I could move the front shade bow out the way.

When I pulled out the metal case, I discovered that the shade fabric and it’s metal band was off the roller. The metal band creates tension to allow the fabric to retract onto the roll (that’s what the mechanic explained to me).

I took my Q5 to a local shop and this is what they think happened based on what they inspected.

The metal band got stuck in the track since when I moved the shade bow to the front of the vehicle. The complete sunroof assembly has to be removed to get access to the track and remove the steel band.

I have an appointment to get an estimate tomorrow.


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[2013Q5TY]

Hi Jackie, yes, my old sunshade was damaged. The sunshade fabric disconnected from the metal spring band that moves the sunshade. It became worse over time, every time I opened and closed it. I had to order a new sunshade. I can email you my instruction, send me your email address. The instruction worked fine for Scott who posted above.
Thanks!

Message sent with email for instructions, thanks

[realien]

I have been getting a lot of sharing requests or the PDF since the link is old. I sold the Q5 a few years ago so don't visit the forum anymore, I sold the Q5 about 5 years ago... but here is a new link to the PDF if anyone wants it

updated URL

Instructions for remove and install

link 1

link 2

Cheers
Grant

[Crackers]

Just buy the blind and not the blind and housing. They come in beige or grey. It comes with the two plastic clips. Once you have the two plastic clips you need to pry back the centre piece of plastic that holds the metal piece in place to allow the metal piece to come out.
Once they are out of the two plastic pieces you have to connect these two metal pieces to the blind metal strip into the slots. Once they are both attached to the blind ends then place the blind back into the old housing and replace it on a slight angle so that you can pull the metal blind strip forward towards the rail. Thred it into the rail up level with the drive piece (Blue Plastic) Then push the other side forward without moving back the side you have threaded. Thread the other side and then you have to slide on the aluminium guide bar.
Then get the two plastic guide pieces and clip them over the metal piece and the blue plastic guide. They should lock in level. Push the plastic notch back into the metal piece to lock it in place. I tried pushing the plastic pieces and attached metal into the rail but the blind went forward once then separated and didn't retract. So you have to separate the metal pieces from the plastic clip first and secure them to the blind properly.

[pchrist]

Do these instructions still exist? Had my shade pull out on drivers side and don’t know what to do. 2014 SQ5

[Just4GP]

Do these instructions still exist? Had my shade pull out on drivers side and don’t know what to do. 2014 SQ5

I’ll check to see if I still have them on my computer when I get home.


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[camouflage]

I did this job for the first time only yesterday. I bought a new fabric from Amazon and I followed a youtube video that shows every step in a very clear and concise way. I watched a few other videos and the explanations were very lacking compared to this video. It has one major point to focus on and that is how the metal tape needs to be fed into the rail channel to make sure the cloth is tensioned across the frame. The other videos I watched didn't cover this and one of them showed you how much of a fail it was.....

So watch this video a few times and give it ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5be...rlitos%27World

[pchrist]

Do you have a link to the fabric? Thank you for the video!


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[camouflage]

Do you have a link to the fabric? Thank you for the video!


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Yeah sure, but I needed a black shade so I ordered just the "single cloth black" option. Don't order the full kit as you don't need it. The full kit includes the tray that the cloth sits in and that tray doest wear out so just swap the cloth out like the video shows.

Boskavalo Panoramic Sunroof Sunshade Shade Curtain Cover for VW Jetta Golf Tiguan Audi Q5 1K9877307B Single Cloth (Black, 1) https://a.co/d/aABlkbZ

[Jsaw]

Hi Jackie, yes, my old sunshade was damaged. The sunshade fabric disconnected from the metal spring band that moves the sunshade. It became worse over time, every time I opened and closed it. I had to order a new sunshade. I can email you my instruction, send me your email address. The instruction worked fine for Scott who posted above.
Thanks!

Hi sir, would you mind sharing the instructions please? My email is [email protected]

Thanks