Glass, Window Regulators: Other Audi Q7 4L facelift

MATERIALS

MINIMUM CURING TIMES

Adhesive Sealant, Removing from Window

It is recommended to use adhesive remover D 002 000 10 as a cleaning solution. Follow the safety precautions when using it.

Paint Surfaces

First, clean paint surfaces with a dry cloth. Remove residual adhesive with adhesive remover D 002 000 10.

Plastic Trim

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

SERVICING WINDOWS USING WINDOW REPAIR KIT AND REPAIR RESIN

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Window Repair Kit VAS 1993 or VAS 6092

Note. Windshields with stone chips can be repaired with VAS 6092 and VAS 1993/2. These damaged areas must not exceed a certain dimension or lie within the driver's field of sight. For further details on use, refer to User's Manual enclosed with each kit.

WINDOWS, RESEALING

Allow leaky area to dry and clean it.

Apply adhesive sealing material to leaking area between window and sheet metal flange and spread.

Allow the adhesive to harden.

Perform water test.

Perform visual inspection of vehicle interior.

WINDSHIELD

Removing

Remove windshield wiper arms. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS .

Remove the cowl panel trim. Refer to COWL PANEL TRIM .

Remove left, center and right sun visors. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Remove the interior rearview mirror. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Remove upper A-pillar trim on left and right. Refer to Removal and Installation .

From the VAS 6452/1, pull out approximately 6.5 meter of cutting wire (about 6 turns) and cut it.

Cover the awl outlet under the body flange with tape -1- to prevent damaging it.

Poke the awl through the bead of adhesive from the inside to the outside as illustrated.

Scheme 50

Feed both cutting wire ends -3- into the awl -2- and pull it in.

Place the cutting wire all the way around under the windshield as illustrated.

Scheme 51

Mount both spools on the inside of the windshield as illustrated.

Scheme 52

Insert the ends of the cutting wire -1- into the spool -2

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Tension the cutting wire and place the protective foil -2- between the instrument panel and the wire

Scheme 54

Cut the first section open, while doing this, the wire is guided into the integrated roller -arrow- on the spool

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Insert an additional guide awl -2- into the adhesive and secure it to the windshield with the suction cup as illustrated to make sure that the wire runs as close to the windshield as possible.

Scheme 56

If necessary, move the protective foil -3- along with the wire and cut the windshield free with the spool -1-.

Move the spool and the guide awl as illustrated and cut free the section along the A-pillar.

Scheme 57

Moved the spool and guide awl approximately to the center of the windshield.

Cut free the windshield up to about the center.

Scheme 58

Cut free the lower section of the windshield with the second spool

Scheme 59

Move the spool upward and insert the guide awl as illustrated.

Scheme 60

Cut free the windshield along the A-pillar upward.

Scheme 61

Move the spool over the center of the windshield as well as the first spool as illustrated and cut free the rest of the windshield along the top.

Scheme 62

Remove the windshield from the vehicle with the double suction cups.

Installing

Preparations for Installing the Windshield

When reusing the undamaged window, cut rest of adhesive material on window and flange with V.A.G 1561 A and V.A.G 1561/8 so it is even, but do not remove completely.

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

With New Window

Clean window all around in adhesive area using D 009 401 04.

Apply D 009 200 02 as described below.

Applying Primer

Scheme 63

Apply primer -3- with applicator -2- evenly in one stroke near the window molding -1- on the window -4-.

Beginning applying with saturated felt.

1. Primer width approximately 20 mm.
2. Apply primer in center of adhesive bead.
3. Curing time 10 minutes

Window Flange

If the windshield flange was damaged, then it must be repainted and if necessary, corrosion protected.

First clean corrected area with D 009 401 04 and then apply D 009 200 02.

Windshield, Installing

Note. Cross-section thickness of adhesive bead is determined by dimension of opening in nozzle tip and rate of application.

Dimensions for adhesive application

Scheme 64

1. Adhesive sealing material
2. Primer
3. Window

1. Dimension -a- = 8 mm
2. Dimension -b- = 12 mm
3. Dimension -c- = note varying spacing dimensions to window edge (Scheme 67).

Position complete surface of nozzle -2- onto window.

Scheme 65

1. Application direction -arrow- for adhesive bead -1-.

Apply adhesive sealing material -1- all around on window -2- according to illustration.

Scheme 66

With an undamaged removed window, apply adhesive to remaining bead.

Using double suction cups, install the windshield.

Center window along sides.

1. Distance from the edge of the windshield to the roof frame. (Scheme 67)
2. Secure the window to the top of the roof with adhesive tape.

Before installing plenum chamber cover, first remove protective profile -2- from clamping strip.

Scheme 67

1. Windshield
2. Adhesive Sealing Material Apply adhesive at distances to window edge listed below. Dimension -a- = 2 mm Dimension -b- = 18 mm Dimension -c- = 8 mm. Dimension -d- = 18 mm
3. Plenum Chamber Cover Retaining strip can only be pressed in after minimum window adhesive curing time.

Center window along sides.

Note varying spacing dimensions to window edge

Press drip rail -1- into clips -2- until it stops only after curing time has elapsed.

Scheme 68

When pressing in drip rail, make sure sealing lip -arrow- lies flat against windshield and does not slip behind edge of windshield.

Scheme 69

Affix stickers on windshield (for example, for airbag) in same position on new windshield.

Determine dimensions -a- and -b- from adhesive on old window.

Adhesive can be applied wet, with distilled water.

Apply adhesive without bubbles and slide into correct position.

Blot excess water with paper.

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

Observe minimum curing time. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES .

SIDE WINDOW

Removing

Note. Before removing side windows, disconnect all electrical wiring to connectors if necessary and secure them to center of window with adhesive tape.

Remove the following trim pieces

Side luggage compartment trim panel, refer to Removal and Installation

D-pillar trim. Refer to Removal and Installation

Trim above the rear side window, refer to Removal and Installation

C-pillar trim. Refer to Removal and Installation

From the VAS 6452/1, pull out approximately 4 meter of cutting wire (about 4 turns) and cut it.

Protect the body flange -2- with tape on the around the awl -1-.

Poke the awl through the bead of adhesive from the inside to the outside as illustrated and pull the cutting wire. -3- toward the inside.

Scheme 70

Install the cutting wire under the side window molding all the way around as illustrated.

Scheme 71

Attach the spool with the 2 retraction spools near the D-pillar.

Scheme 72

The ends of the cutting wire are secured in both retraction spools.

Cut free the window at the bottom further up to about the center.

Scheme 73

Insert the cutting wire into the lower guide on the spool and cut free the window in direction of arrow.

Tension the cutting wire with the spool on the C-pillar and, wearing a leather glove, push it through the adhesive in direction of arrow.

Scheme 74

Pull the cutting wire in direction of arrow through the adhesive with the spool on the upper edge of the window.

Scheme 75

Cut free the window as far as the D-pillar.

Scheme 76

Move the spool and cut free further on the D-pillar downward in direction of the arrow.

Scheme 77

Move the spool to the center of the window and, wearing a leather glove, push the cutting wire downward in direction of the arrow.

Scheme 78

Cut free the entire window and remove it.

Installing

Preparations for Installing Side Window

When reusing the undamaged window, cut rest of adhesive material on window and body flange with V.A.G 1561 A and V.A.G 1561/8 so it is even, but do not remove completely.

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

With New Window

Clean window all around in adhesive area using D 009 401 04.

Apply D 009 200 02.

The windshield or rear window must be primed and the adhesive must be applied when being installed.

Pay close attention to the distance between the bead of adhesive and the edge of the window see scheme 3.

Observe the minimum curing time. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES .

REAR WINDOW

Undamaged Rear Window, Removing

Remove the rear lid trim. Refer to Removal and Installation

Remove the rear wiper. Refer to REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM .

Disconnect rear window defroster and window antenna connectors and secure to center of window with adhesive tape.

From the VAS 6452/1, pull out approximately 6.5 meter of cutting wire (about 6 turns) and cut it.

Cover the awl outlet under the body flange with tape -1- to prevent damaging it.

Scheme 79

Feed both cutting wire ends -3- into the awl -2- and pull it in.

Place the cutting wire all the way around under the windshield as illustrated.

Scheme 80

Route cutting wire around rear window under the glass as shown in the illustration.

Mount both spools on the inside of the windshield as illustrated.

Scheme 81

Insert the ends of the cutting wire -1- into the spool -2

Tension the cutting wire using the spool -1- and insert the plastic film -2- taken from the VAS 6452 to protect the wire and the glass.

Scheme 82

Cut the first section open, while doing this, the wire is guided into the integrated roller -arrow- on the spool

Insert an additional guide awl -2- into the adhesive and secure it to the windshield with the suction cup as illustrated to make sure that the wire runs as close to the windshield as possible.

Scheme 83

Move the spool and the guide awl as illustrated and cut free the section along the D-pillar.

Scheme 84

Cut free the windshield further up to about the center.

Scheme 85

Cut free the lower section of the windshield with the second spool

Scheme 86

Move the spool upward and insert the guide awl as illustrated.

Scheme 87

Cut free the windshield along the D-pillar upward.

Scheme 88

Move the spool over the center of the windshield as well as over the first spool as illustrated and cut free the rest of the windshield along the top.

Scheme 89

Remove window with double suction cups.

Damaged Rear Window, Removing

Protect body and interior from glass splinters.

Remove glass pieces from adhesive material.

Disconnect rear window defroster and window antenna connectors.

Bond flange all around with fabric reinforced adhesive tape.

Remove adhesive material (with glass residue) from window opening using V.A.G 1561A and V.A.G 1561/10 (with stopper roll).

Installing

Preparations for the installing the rear window

Note. When reusing the undamaged window, cut rest of adhesive material on window and flange with V.A.G 1561 A and V.A.G 1561/8 so it is even, but do not remove completely. Residual material acts as a base for the new adhesive sealing material.

With New Window

Clean window all around in adhesive area using D 009 401 04.

Applying Primer

Apply primer -3- evenly in one stroke between the adhesive stop profiles on the window -4- using the applicator -2-.

Beginning applying with saturated felt.

1. Curing time 10 minutes.

Window Flange

Note. Repair the paint on the window flange if it gets damaged.

Clean the repaired area with D 009 401 04 and then apply D 009 200 02.

Applying the Adhesive

Note. Cross-section thickness of adhesive bead is determined by dimension of opening in nozzle tip and rate of application.

Dimensions for adhesive application

1. Adhesive sealing material
2. Primer
3. Window

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

Adhesive Bead Spacing to Window Edge

Scheme 90

1. Rear Window
2. Adhesive Sealing Material Dimension -a- = 16 mm. Dimension -b- = 13 mm. Dimension -c- = 16 mm.

Position the entire nozzle surface -2- on the window.

1. Application direction -arrow- for adhesive bead -1-.

Apply adhesive sealing material all around.

With an undamaged removed window, apply adhesive to remaining bead.

Insert the rear window into window cut-out using double suction cups.

Center window along sides.

Secure the window inside the rear lid opening with tape.

Observe minimum curing time. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES .

Scheme 91

1. Door Window -- To remove, release catches -arrow- from coupling plate -2- with a screwdriver and pull window -1- in window guide up slightly. -- Tip window forward and remove it upward from door.
2. Window Regulator Window regulator is installed in door.

Door Window, Releasing

Scheme 92

Run door window down.

Using a screwdriver, press coupling plate -3- outward to release through cut-out in window guide -1- and hole in door window -2-.

Remove window upward from coupling plate.

Door Window, Inserting

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Insert door window -1- diagonally toward front in door window guide.

Align window in front and rear window guides and slide it down.

Press window down into coupling plate.

This engages coupling plate in window.

REAR DOOR WINDOW

Note. Before removing door window, side protective cushion must first be removed. (Scheme 96)

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1. Door Window -- Remove the remove the rear window guide. see scheme 8-- To remove, release catches -arrow- from coupling plate -2- with a screwdriver and pull window -1- in window guide up slightly. -- Tip window forward and remove it upward from door.
2. Window Regulator The window regulator is installed inside the door. Refer to «REAR DOOR WINDOW AND WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-491819-S27515696462012073100000)

Door Window, Releasing

Run door window down.

Using a screwdriver, press coupling plate -3- outward to release through cut-out in window guide -1- and hole in door window -2-.

Remove window upward from coupling plate.

Door Window, Inserting

Scheme 95

Insert door window -1- diagonally toward back in door window guide.

Align window in front and rear window guides and slide it down.

Press window down into window regulator coupling plate.

This engages coupling plate in window.

Scheme 96

Cut through side protective cushion in area -arrow- with a knife.

Remove upper part from door.

Loosen lower part by from door panel using turning motions and remove.

Note. Before installing a new side protective cushion, door window must first be installed.

To install a new side protective cushion, first remove protective paper -2-, insert as shown and press firmly onto door panel.