Glass, Window Regulators: Removal & Installation Audi A3 8P facelift

PREPARING FOR WINDOW INSTALLATION

For undamaged removed windshield

When reusing an undamaged window, cut back smoothly residual adhesive sealing material on window and flange using V.A.G 1561 and V.A.G 1561/10; do not remove completely!

The remaining material serves as a base for the new adhesive sealant being applied.

Replace gap cover at top window edge see scheme 2.

With new window

Clean adhesion area around edge of window with glass cleaner (D 009 401 04).

Prime (D 009 200 02) as described in the following.

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Applying Primer

Apply primer -2- evenly in one motion using -1-.

Begin applying with saturated felt.

Drying time is approximately 10 minutes.

Primer width dimension -a- approx. 20 mm.

Apply primer in center of adhesive bead.

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Dimensions for Adhesive Application

Adhesive bead -1-.

Primer -2-.

Window -3-.

Dimension -a- = 8 mm.

Dimension -b- = 12 mm.

Dimension -c- = 8 mm to edge of window (all around).

WINDOW GLASS, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

Note. If windshield flange was damaged during removal, paint structure should be repaired and if necessary, corrosion repair measures should be taken.

Clean adhesion area around edge of window with glass cleaner, replacement part no. D 009 401 04.

Prime window in adhesion area along perimeter using D 009 200 02.

Apply primer -2- D 009 200 02 uniformly all around on window using applicator -1-, Part No. D 009 500 25 (felt ball with wire).

Note varying spacing dimensions to window edge.

Drying time is approximately 10 minutes.

Primer width = 22 mm.

Note. Touch up primer surface after primer has dried.

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Adhesive Bead Cross Section

1. Adhesive bead
2. Primer
3. Window

1. Dimension -a- = 8 mm.
2. Dimension -b- = 12 mm.
3. Dimension -c- = note varying spacing dimensions to window edge.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Apply adhesive material onto cleaned and primed window along perimeter.

Note varying spacing dimensions to window edge.

Place glass in cutout using double suction cups, center and press in up to spacer brace of cover strip.

Secure window in window opening with adhesive tape.

Curing time: 3 hours

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Antenna Connections

Connection -a- = rear window heater.

Connection -b- = antenna for radio Chorus.

Connection -c- = antenna for radio Concert/ Symphony.

Connection -d- = antenna for TV.

Connection -e- = anti-theft warning system.

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1. Side Window
2. Adhesive Sealing Material -- Apply directly next to molding on side window.
3. Molding -- No replacement part, supplied with delivery casing and must not be damaged when removing.
4. Double Sided Adhesive Tape
5. B-pillar Trim
6. Securing Pin -- Supplied with deliver casing, no replacement part. -- Securing pin is cut through during cutting out procedure. -- If the same window is reinstalled, window must be secured in window cutout with adhesive tape.
7. Door Seal

Note. If windshield flange was damaged during removal, paint structure should be repaired and if necessary, corrosion repair measures should be taken.

For undamaged removed windshield

When reusing an undamaged window, cut remaining adhesive sealing material on window and flange using a carpet knife so that it is even, but do not remove completely!

Residual material acts as a base for the new adhesive sealing material.

Note. If a removed window must be reinstalled, apply double-sided adhesive tape D 004 400 to window edge in corner area of side panel/C-pillar.

Apply adhesive onto residual adhesive bead

1. Bead width = 8 ± 2 mm
2. Bead height = 13.5 ± 1.5 mm

Note. Adhesive sealing material DH 009 100 03 (small cartridge) is recommended when bonding a single window; D 004 300 05 (2K- adhesive) is recommended when bonding more than one window.

With new window

Clean windshield in adhesion area using D 009 401 04 and prime using D 009 200 02 glass/paint primer.

Ensure an air drying time of 10 minutes for primer.

Apply adhesive

Dimensions for adhesive application

1 - Adhesive sealing material

2 - Primer

3 - Window

1. Bead width -a- = 8 ± 2 mm
2. Bead height = 13.5 ± 1.5 mm
3. Dimension -c- = note varying spacing dimensions to window edge

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Removing

Note. If the sensor foil is damaged when removing rain sensor, this must be replaced before re-installing.

Rearview mirror removed. Refer to Removal and Installation

Remove clamps -3- from mirror base retaining plate -1-.

Disconnect the rain sensor connector.

Remove rain sensor from mirror base.

A sensor foil remains affixed to the windshield.

If the same windshield is reinstalled, remove this completely from the windshield.

Clean the surface with cleaning solution D 009 401 04.

Installing

Note. If the same rain sensor is reinstalled, proceed as described.

Remove the rest of the sensor foil from the rain sensor, if necessary.

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Also clean the surface with cleaning solution D 009 401 04.

Remove silicone paper from sensor foil.

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The transparent protective film remains on the sensor foil as an installation aid.

Place sensor foil on rain sensor with help of transparent protective foil.

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Press sensor foil as shown in -direction of arrow- onto rain sensor without bubbles.

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Then remove transparent protective foil from sensor foil.

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Spray entire surface of sensor foil with cleaning solution D 009 401 04 and insert sensor in mirror base.

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Press sensor clips on mirror base.

Replacing rain sensor

Note. To remove sensor, proceed as described above.

If necessary, completely remove foil remnants from windshield.

Clean sensor contact surface on windshield with cleaning solution D 009 401 04.

Peel off protective foil from rain sensor.

Spray entire surface of sensor foil with cleaning solution D 009 401 04 and insert sensor in mirror base.

Press sensor onto windshield without bubbles and place clips on mirror base.