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Glass, Window Regulators (Cabriolet): Other Audi S5 I facelift

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MATERIALS

2C window adhesive kit D 004 660 M2 (1)
1K window adhesive DH 009 100 03 (2)
Glass/paint primer D 009 200 02
Cleaning solution D 009 401 04
Applicator D 009 500 25
Adhesive remover D 002 000 10
Cutting wire 6452/2 or Cutting thread 357 853 999
(1) Observe minimum curing time MINIMUM CURING TIMES . (2) Small cartridge (110 ml) for sealing and/or when a 400 ml double cartridge is not sufficient.
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(1)Observe minimum curing time MINIMUM CURING TIMES .
(2)Small cartridge (110 ml) for sealing and/or when a 400 ml double cartridge is not sufficient.

MINIMUM CURING TIMES

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 airbag2K window adhesive kit D 004 660 M22
Rear window2K window adhesive kit D 004 660 M22
Side windows1K window adhesive DH 009 100 033

REMOVING 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.

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

Removing from Paint surfaces

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

Removing from Plastic trim

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

SERVICING WINDOWS USING WINDOW REPAIR KIT AND TALON 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 window repair kit VAS 6092 and repair resin, Talon VAS 1993/2. These damaged areas must not exceed a certain dimension or lie within the driver field of sight. For further details on use, refer to operating instructions enclosed with each kit.

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Scheme 75: DOOR WINDOW OVERVIEW
  1. Window Regulator
  2. Bolt 9 Nm
  3. Door Window Removing and installing, refer to «DOOR WINDOW»(ref-522406-S29050133712013011400000) . Adjusting, refer to «DOOR WINDOW ADJUSTMENT DIMENSIONS»(ref-522406-S10615717642013011400000) .
  4. Bolt 9 Nm

DOOR WINDOW, ADJUSTING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Hex Ball Socket T10058
  2. Use to adjust the height
  3. Side Window Installation Tool V.A.G 1739
  4. Use to adjust laterally.
  5. Gauge T10391

Lateral Adjustment

  1. Adjustment dimensions, gap dimensions, refer to «DOOR WINDOW ADJUSTMENT DIMENSIONS»(ref-522406-S10615717642013011400000) .

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Scheme 76
  1. A - Possible Adjustment - Door Bottom, Rear For positioning the upper edge of the door window on the seal in the roof area. Accessible from outside, it is not necessary to remove the door trim. -1- Adjusting pins -5- Door window -- To adjust, loosen the locking nut -2- and rotate the adjusting pins -1- using a Torx socket wrench. Turn left - the door window rotates outward Turn right - the door window rotates inward -- Tighten the lock nut after adjusting -2-, for the tightening specification refer to «WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR AND WINDOW REGULATOR OVERVIEW»(ref-522432-S27912678262013011400000) . Door -3- -4- Window regulator
  2. B - Possible Adjustment - Door Top, Rear For sliding the door window in the door window recess outward or inward. Accessible after removing the door trim. Refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-522378-S39340905702013011400000) . -1- Adjusting pins -5- Door window -- To adjust, loosen the locking nut -2- and rotate the adjusting pins using a Torx socket wrench. Turn left - the door window rotates outward Turn right - the door window rotates inward -- Tighten the lock nut after adjusting -2-, for the tightening specification refer to «WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR AND WINDOW REGULATOR OVERVIEW»(ref-522432-S27912678262013011400000) . Door -3- -4- Window regulator
  3. C - Possible Adjustment - Door Top, Front The front window regulator is stationary, it cannot be adjusted. -3- - Door -5- - Door window -6- - Window regulator nut, tightening specification refer to «WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR AND WINDOW REGULATOR OVERVIEW»(ref-522432-S27912678262013011400000) .
  4. D - Possible Adjustment - Door Bottom, Front The front window regulator is stationary, it cannot be adjusted. Door -3- -6- - Window regulator nut, tightening specification refer to «WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR AND WINDOW REGULATOR OVERVIEW»(ref-522432-S27912678262013011400000) .

Height Adjustment

  1. Adjustment dimensions, gap dimensions, refer to «DOOR WINDOW ADJUSTMENT DIMENSIONS»(ref-522406-S10615717642013011400000) .

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Scheme 77
  1. A - Possible Adjustment - Door Bottom, Rear For positioning the upper edge of the door window -1- to the seal on the convertible top. Accessible through the holes on the bottom edge of the door. The door trim does not need to be removed. -- To adjust the height, turn the adjusting screw -2- using a hex socket wrench. On turn = 1 mm adjustment -2- Rear window regulator
  2. B - Possible Adjustment - Door Bottom, Front For positioning the upper edge of the door window -1- to the seal on the A-pillar. Accessible through the holes on the bottom edge of the door. The door trim does not need to be removed. -- To adjust the height, turn the adjusting screw -3- using a hex socket wrench. On turn = 1 mm adjustment -4- Front window regulator

Scheme 78

Scheme 78: DOOR WINDOW ADJUSTMENT DIMENSIONS
  1. A - Door Window to the Side Window Dimension -a- = 11.60 +/- 1.0 mm Adjust: Side adjustment and height adjustment, refer to «DOOR WINDOW, ADJUSTING»(ref-522406-S17769686032013011400000) . -1- Door window -2- Side window
  2. B - Door Window to the Bottom of the A-pillar Dimension -b- =11.30 +/- 2.0 mm Dimension -c- = 5.50 +/- 2.0 mm Adjust: Side adjustment and height adjustment, refer to «DOOR WINDOW, ADJUSTING»(ref-522406-S17769686032013011400000) . -1- Door window -3- Door seal
  3. C - Door Window to Convertible Top Dimension -d- = 13.80 +1.0/-3.0 mm Dimension -e- = 7.18 +/- 2.0 mm Adjust: Side adjustment and height adjustment, refer to «DOOR WINDOW, ADJUSTING»(ref-522406-S17769686032013011400000) . -1- Door window -6- Convertible top seal -5- Convertible top cover

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Scheme 79: REAR SIDE WINDOW OVERVIEW
  1. Nut 6 Nm
  2. Window Regulator
  3. Nut 6.5 Nm
  4. Side Window Removing and installing, refer to «REAR SIDE WINDOW»(ref-522406-S30684656152013011400000) . Adjusting, refer to «REAR SIDE WINDOW, ADJUSTMENT AND GAP DIMENSIONS»(ref-522406-S25362313732013011400000) .
  5. Stop For the rear side window. Removing and installing, refer to «REAR SIDE WINDOW STOP»(ref-522406-S25386306012013011400000) .

REAR SIDE WINDOW, ADJUSTING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Hex Ball Socket T10058
  2. Use to adjust the height
  3. Side Window Installation Tool V.A.G 1739
  4. Use to adjust laterally.
  5. Gauge T10391

Lateral Adjustment

  1. Adjustment dimensions, gap dimensions, refer to «REAR SIDE WINDOW, ADJUSTMENT AND GAP DIMENSIONS»(ref-522406-S25362313732013011400000) .

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Scheme 80
  1. A - Adjusting - the Top of the Side Window For positioning the upper edge of the side window -4- to the seal on the convertible top. Accessible after removing the rear side trim panel. Refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-522378-S39340905702013011400000) . -- To adjust, remove the nuts and screws on the side window mount. Refer to «SIDE WINDOW MOUNT»(ref-522433-S17455273882013011400000) . -- Loosen the lock nut -1- and turn the adjusting pin -2- with a TORX socket. Turn to the left - the side window rotates outward Turn to the right - the side window rotates inward -- Tighten the lock nut after adjusting -1-. For the tightening specification, refer to «WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR AND WINDOW REGULATOR OVERVIEW»(ref-522433-S35739565452013011400000) . -3- Window regulator
  2. B - Adjusting - Side Window, Bottom Edge For positioning the upper edge of the side window -4- to the seal on the convertible top. Accessible after removing the rear side trim panel. Refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-522378-S39340905702013011400000) . -- To adjust, remove the nuts and screws on the side window mount. Refer to «SIDE WINDOW MOUNT»(ref-522433-S17455273882013011400000) . -- Loosen the lock nut -1- and turn the adjusting pin -2- with a TORX socket. Turn to the left - the side window rotates toward the inside Turn to the right - the side window rotates toward the outside -- Tighten the lock nut after adjusting -1-. For the tightening specification, refer to «WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR AND WINDOW REGULATOR OVERVIEW»(ref-522433-S35739565452013011400000) . -3- Window regulator
  3. C - Adjusting - Front Edge Of The Side Window For positioning the side window -4- to the front door window. Accessible after removing the rear side trim panel. Refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-522378-S39340905702013011400000) . -- To adjust, remove the nuts and screws on the side window mount. Refer to «SIDE WINDOW MOUNT»(ref-522433-S17455273882013011400000) . -- Loosen the lock nut -1- and turn the adjusting pin -2- with a TORX socket. Turn left - the door window rotates inward Turn right - the door window rotates outward -- Tighten the lock nut after adjusting -1-. For the tightening specification, refer to «WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR AND WINDOW REGULATOR OVERVIEW»(ref-522433-S35739565452013011400000) . -3- Window regulator

Height Adjustment

  1. Adjustment dimensions, gap dimensions, refer to «REAR SIDE WINDOW, ADJUSTMENT AND GAP DIMENSIONS»(ref-522406-S25362313732013011400000) .

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Scheme 81
  1. Adjusting - Side Window For positioning the upper edge of the side window -2- to the seal on the convertible top. Accessible after removing the rear side trim panel. Refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-522378-S39340905702013011400000) . -- Loosen the nuts -1- and adjust the side window.

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Scheme 82: REAR SIDE WINDOW, ADJUSTMENT AND GAP DIMENSIONS
  1. A - Door Window to the Side Window Dimension -a- = 11.60 +/- 1.0 mm. Adjust: Side adjustment and height adjustment, refer to «REAR SIDE WINDOW, ADJUSTING»(ref-522406-S38259343642013011400000) . -1- Door window -2- Side window
  2. B - Side Window to the Convertible Top Dimension -b- =7.18 +/- 2.0 mm Dimension -c- = 13.80 +1.0/-3.0 mm Adjust: Side adjustment and height adjustment, refer to «REAR SIDE WINDOW, ADJUSTING»(ref-522406-S38259343642013011400000) . -2- Side window -3- Convertible top seal -4- Convertible top cover

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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Scheme 83: INSTALLING

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

CAUTIONSensor surface must be completely free of foil remnants.

Remove silicone paper from sensor foil.

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Scheme 84

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

Place the sensor film on the rain sensor using clear protective film.

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Scheme 85

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

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Scheme 86

Then remove transparent protective foil from sensor foil.

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Scheme 87

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

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Scheme 88
CAUTIONRain sensor must be free of inclusions and bubbles on the windshield to function properly.

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.

CAUTIONRain sensor must be free of inclusions and bubbles on the windshield to function properly.

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Scheme 89

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 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 installed, then the sensor foil must be replaced.

WINDSHIELD

  1. Remove windshield wiper arms. Refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CCBA] Removal and Installation»(ref-522414-S29071930662013011400000) .
  2. Remove left, center and right sun visors. Refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-522378-S39340905702013011400000) .
  3. Remove the interior rearview mirror. Refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-522367-S39532029172013011400000) .
  4. Remove upper A-pillar trim on left and right. Refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-522378-S39340905702013011400000) .

Remove plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER .

Remove the seal and the upper rail.

Remove the drip railing.

WARNINGWhen removing a window, always wear protective eyewear and leather gloves.

Pull out approximately 6.5 meter (21 ft.) of thread (cutting wire 357 845 955) from the VAS 1474B.

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.

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Scheme 90

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.

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CAUTIONThe ends of the wire must not be twisted when cutting through the adhesive -arrow-.

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

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Scheme 92

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

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Scheme 93

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

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Scheme 94

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

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Scheme 95

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.

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Scheme 96

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.

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Scheme 97

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

Cut free the windshield up to about the center.

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Scheme 98

Cut free the bottom of the windshield with the second spool.

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Scheme 99

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

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Scheme 100

Cut free the windshield along the A-pillar upward.

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Scheme 101

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.

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Scheme 102

Remove the windshield from the vehicle with the suction cups.

Preparations for installing the windshield

When reusing the undamaged window, cut rest of adhesive material on window and flange with Electric Cutter V.A.G 1561 A and Scraper (25 mm) 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.

CAUTIONKeep adhesive surface free of dirt and grease. Only cut back adhesive surface shortly before installation. Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive surface.

With new window

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

Apply Glass and Paint Primer D 009 200 02 as described below.

CAUTIONCeramic application on window is not primer! It must be primed before the application of adhesive sealing material!

Applying primer

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Scheme 103

Apply glass-/paint 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 (0.8 in.).
  2. The glass-/paint primer must be positioned in the center of the 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 Cleaning Solution D 009 401 04 and then apply Glass and Paint Primer 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

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Scheme 104
  1. Adhesive sealing material
  2. Glass/paint primer
  3. Window
  1. Dimension -a- = 8 mm
  2. Dimension -b- = 12 mm
  3. Dimension -c- = note varying spacing dimensions to window edge. Refer to «WINDSHIELD OVERVIEW»(ref-522406-S16373772322013011400000) .

Position complete surface of nozzle -2- onto window.

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Scheme 105
  1. Application direction -arrow- for adhesive bead -1-.

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

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Scheme 106

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

Using suction cups, install the windshield.

CAUTIONThe window must be installed within 15 minutes or the adhesive sealing material will not adhere properly.

Center window along sides.

Distance from the edge of the window to the left and right holes in the roof frame, dimension -a- = 43.5 mm.

Support the window glass from sliding out using a wedge at the bottom.

Install the upper trim to the roof frame.

Secure the window to the top of the roof with adhesive tape.

For a new window, protective piping -2- must be pulled out of the frame -3- for the windshield -1- before assembling the plenum chamber cover -4-.

Observe minimum curing time. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES .

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Scheme 107: SPECIAL TOOLS

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  1. Hex Ball Socket T10058
  2. Gauge T10391
  3. Cutting Tools For Glass V.A.G 1351
  4. Pull Handle V.A.G 1351/1
  5. Suction Lifter V.A.G 1344
  6. Removal Kit For Flush Bonded Windows V.A.G 1474B
  7. Side Window Installation Tool V.A.G 1739
  8. Window Cutter V.A.G 1561A
  9. Universal Blade V.A.G 1561/11
  10. Scraper V.A.G 1561/7+8
  11. Cartridge Gun V.A.G 1628
  12. Cartridge Heater V.A.G 1939A
  13. Double Cartridge Gun VAS 5237
  14. Window Repair Kit VAS 1993 or VAS 6092