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FLUSH-BONDED WINDOWS Audi A4 B8

Glass, Window Regulators (sedan) 9 illustrations ~512 words

FLUSH-BONDED WINDOWS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Cutting Tool Kit Vas 6452
  2. Wire Spool Vas 6452/1
  3. Cutting Tool Kit Wire Vas 6452/2
  4. Cutting Tools For Glass V.A.G 1351
  5. Pull Handle V.A.G 1351/1
  6. Suction Lifter V.A.G 1344
  7. Electric Cutter V.A.G 1561A
  8. Angled Blade V.A.G 1561/10
  9. Universal Cutting Blade V.A.G 1561/11
  10. Scraper (15+25 Mm) V.A.G 1561/7+8
  11. Double Cartridge Gun Vas 5237
  12. Cartridge Gun V.A.G 1628
  13. Cartridge Heater V.A.G 1939A

Minimum curing time

WARNINGFor safety reasons, use only electrically non-conductive 2K-adhesive when installing windshield and rear window using the materials listed below. The vehicle can only be used after the minimum curing time has elapsed.
Window typeVehicleAdhesive sealing materialCuring time in hours
WindshieldWith/without airbag2K Window Adhesive Kit DA 004 600 A23
Rear window2K Window Adhesive Kit DA 004 600 A23
Side Windows1K window adhesiveDH 009 100 033

Adhesive Sealant, Removing from Window

Using adhesive remover D 002 000 10 is recommended. Always follow the safety precautions when using adhesive remover.

CAUTIONWhen cleaning from vehicle interior out, the window just installed must not be pressed outward.

Paint Surfaces

Clean the painted surface with a dry cloth. Clean off any dirt with adhesive remover D 002 000 10.

Plastic Trim

Allow the adhesive sealant to harden (approximately 1 hour) and then peel it off.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: RAIN/LIGHT RECOGNITION SENSOR
Scheme 8: RAIN/LIGHT RECOGNITION SENSOR

Note. When removing the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, a foil will be loosen; replace the foil before re-installing.

Remove the exterior mirror. Refer to Removal and Installation

  1. Retaining plate -1
  2. Rain/light recognition sensor -G397- -2
  3. Retaining clip -3

Scheme 9

Scheme 9
Scheme 9

Disconnect electrical connector.

Press clip -2- outward at -arrows-, for example, with a small screwdriver.

Remove clips -2- from mirror base -1-.

Remove the rain/light recognition sensor -G397- -3- from the mirror base.

A sensor foil remains affixed to the windshield.

If the same windshield is being re-installed, remove the sensor foil from the glass including any remaining adhesive.

Clean the surface with cleaning solution D 009 401 04.

Install the rain/light recognition sensor -G397

CAUTIONIf the same rain/light recognition sensor -G397- is being re-installed, then the sensor foil must be replaced.

If necessary, also remove the sensor foil from the rain/light recognition foil -G397-.

Carefully pull the sensor foil -2- from the rain/light recognition sensor -G397- -1-.

Scheme 10

Scheme 10
Scheme 10

Clean the surface with cleaning solution D 009 401 04.

CAUTIONSensor surface must be completely free of foil remnants.

Peel silicon paper -3- from sensor foil -2-.

Scheme 11

Scheme 11
Scheme 11

The transparent protective film -1- remains on the sensor foil as an assembly aid.

Place the sensor foil -1- on the rain/light recognition sensor -G397- -2- using a transparent protective foil.

Scheme 12

Scheme 12
Scheme 12

Push the sensor foil through the protective foil -1- so that there are no air bubbles onto the rain/light recognition sensor -G397- -2- as illustrated.

Scheme 13

Scheme 13
Scheme 13

Now remove transparent protective foil -1- from sensor foil -2-.

Scheme 14

Scheme 14
Scheme 14

Spray the sensor foil -1- completely with cleaning solution D 009 401 04 and install the rain/light recognition sensor -G397- into the mirror base.

Scheme 15

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Scheme 15
CAUTIONThe rain/light recognition sensor -G397- must be free of inclusions and bubbles on the windshield to function properly.

Press sensor clips on mirror base.

Replace the rain/light recognition sensor -G397

Note. To remove sensor, proceed as described above.

If necessary, completely remove any foil from the old rain/light recognition sensor -G397- from the windshield.

Clean the contact surface on the windshield using cleaning solution D 009 401 04.

Scheme 16

Scheme 16
Scheme 16

Press the surface -arrows- on the cap -1- lightly together and pull it off the rain/light recognition sensor -G397- -2-.

Spray the sensor foil -1- completely with cleaning solution D 009 401 04 and install the rain/light recognition sensor -G397- into the mirror base.

Mount the rain/light recognition sensor -G397- on the windshield free of bubbles and press the clamp onto the mirror base.

CAUTIONThe rain/light recognition sensor -G397- must be free of inclusions and bubbles on the windshield to function properly.