DOOR WINDOW, ADJUSTING
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Template T40038/7
- Side window installation tool V.A.G 1739 and screwdriver Torx T25T10248
Height Adjustment
Note. Door trim must not be removed for height adjustment.
Height adjustment, checking DOOR, ADJUSTING => Adjusting with Template T40038/7
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- Rear height stop Completely lower the window regulator. -- To adjust height, guide a hex socket wrench and 5 mm socket into adjusting sleeve from underside of door through door plate. -- Adjust stop up or down accordingly. NOTE: One complete revolution of the adjusting sleeve equals an adjustment distance of 1 mm.
- Front height stop It is adjusted as with the rear height stop.
Side Adjustment
Adjustment, checking, refer to DOOR, ADJUSTING => Adjusting with Template T40038/7
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- Window regulator Removing and installing, refer to «WINDOW REGULATOR»(ref-505685-S18087220112012100100000)
- Door
- Nut 9 Nm
- Nut 9 Nm
- Collar screw -- For a lateral adjustment, loosen the upper or lower nuts -3- with the V.A.G 1739 and unscrew or screw in the upper or lower collar screw accordingly.
Minimum Curing Times
| WARNING | For safety reasons, use only electrically non-conductive 2C-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 type | Vehicle | Adhesive sealing material | Curing time in hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windshield | With/without airbag | 2K Window Adhesive Kit DA 004 600 A2 | 3 |
| Rear lid Coupe | 2K Window Adhesive Kit DA 004 600 A2 | 3 | |
| Side windows | 1K window adhesive DH 009 100 03 | 3 |
Adhesive Sealant, Removing from Window
Using adhesive remover D 002 000 10 is recommended. Always follow the safety precautions when using adhesive remover.
| CAUTION | When 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.
WINDSHIELD
Windshield, Removing
Remove windshield wiper arms. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .
Remove 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 .
| WARNING | When removing a window, always wear protective eyewear and leather gloves. |
Use awl to pierce through adhesive sealing material on lower left of window from inside to outside.
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Pull cutting cord through adhesive sealing material into inside of vehicle using awl.
Lay cutting cord underneath and all around inside of windshield.
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Tighten end of cutting cord at bolt to wiper arm mounting -arrow-.
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Slide the cover for Audi A4 dash panel V.A.G 1474/13 between the windshield and instrument panel.
Secure beginning of cutting cord in spooling tool and cut out first area of adhesive (up to about center of windshield).
Move spooling tool as shown, and continue to cut out adhesive sealing material.
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Move spooling tool as shown and attach relay pulley.
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- Route cord as shown.
Cut window free until cutting cord is no longer fed through idler pulley.
Remove idler pulley and continue cutting window free.
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Replace spool as shown and position idler puller in upper part of window.
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- Route cord as shown.
Slide Cover for Dash Panel V.A.G 1474/7 between windshield and headliner.
Cut window free until cutting cord is no longer fed through idler pulley.
Remove idler pulley and continue cutting window free.
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Repeat procedure in upper and lower left parts of windshield.
Cut glass completely free in this manner.
Remove windshield from windshield opening using suction lifter.
Preparations for Installing 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.
| CAUTION | Keep 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.
| CAUTION | Ceramic application on window is not primer! It must be primed before the application of adhesive sealing material! |
Applying Primer
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Apply primer -3- with applicator -2- evenly in one stroke near the window molding -1- on the window -4-.
Beginning applying with saturated felt.
- Primer width approximately 20 mm.
- Apply primer in center of adhesive bead.
- Drying time 10 minutes
Window Flange
If the window flange was damaged, paint structure must be recreated and if necessary, perform corrosion protection measures.
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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- Adhesive sealing material
- Primer
- Window
- Dimension -a- = 8 mm
- Dimension -b- = 12 mm
- Dimension -c- = note varying spacing dimensions to window edge «WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW - COUPE»(ref-505652-S18454613202012100100000) .
Position complete surface of nozzle -2- onto window.
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- Application direction -arrow- for adhesive bead -1-.
Apply adhesive sealing material -1- all around on window -2- according to illustration.
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With an undamaged removed window, apply adhesive to remaining bead.
Using double suction cups, install the windshield.
| CAUTION | The window must be installed within 15 minutes or the adhesive sealing material will not adhere properly. |
Center window along sides.
- Spacing between edge of window and roof frame must be 5 mm +/- 0.5 mm .
Slide adjusting wedge -1- as shown between clamping strip -5- and body flange.
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Before installing plenum chamber cover, first remove protective profile -2- from clamping strip.
Observe minimum curing time FLUSH-BONDED WINDOWS .
A-PILLAR SEAL
Removing
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- Guide rail To remove, drill out rivet heads -4- and drive out rivet shafts.
- Sealing molding No replacement part
- Sealing band Self-adhesive.
- Pop rivet Quantity: 5
- A-pillar seal Roof frame trim removed. Refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-505615-S09595410062012100100000) To remove, remove from guide rail. For easier assembly, coat seal with soapy solution. When installing, engage in guide rail as shown.
With a new windshield -1-, protective tubing -2- must be removed from molding -3- before installing plenum chamber cover -4-.
SIDE WINDOW
Undamaged Side Window, Removing
| CAUTION | In window separation area, protect side panel and roof against paint damage with adhesive tape. |
Remove door seal in side window area.
Drill out upper and lower rivet heads in >>B-pillar<< area on window and drive out rivet shafts.
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Pry roof trim molding -1- out of clips in side window area.
| CAUTION | Roof trim molding must not be bent. |
Route the cutting cord around the side window as shown in the illustration.
Secure X and Y ends in two pull grips from special tool V.A.G 1351.
Use light sawing motions to pull the cutting cord forward in the direction of arrow -A-. Cut the lower adhesive bead on the side piece and the roof frame.
In this way, first the securing pin on the rear of the window and then the adhesive bead are cut through.
Then pull cutting cord through in direction of arrow -B- downward through adhesive sealing material.
Remove window from window opening.
Broken Side Window, Removing
Protect body and interior from glass splinters.
Remove glass pieces from adhesive material.
Bond flange all around with fabric reinforced adhesive tape.
| WARNING | When removing a window, always wear protective eyewear and leather gloves. |
Remove adhesive material (with glass residue) from window opening using V.A.G 1561A and V.A.G 1561/10 (with stopper roll).
Preparations for Installing Side Window
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!
Note. Residual material acts as a base for the new adhesive sealing material.
| CAUTION | Keep 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 all around in adhesive area.
- Drying time 10 minutes.
Side Window, Installing
After the preparatory work has been performed, cut nozzle tip as shown in illustration.
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- Dimension -a- 12 mm
Note. Cross-section thickness of adhesive bead is determined by dimension of opening in nozzle tip and rate of application.
Dimensions for adhesive application
- Adhesive sealing material
- Primer
- Window
- Dimension -a- = 8 mm +2 mm
- Dimension -b- = 12 mm +3 mm
- Distance -c- = to window edge is given through the window molding.
Position complete surface of nozzle -2- onto window.
- Application direction -arrow- for adhesive bead -1-.
Apply adhesive sealing material all around near window molding.
With an undamaged removed window, apply adhesive to remaining bead.
Note. Use 1K Window Adhesive DH 009 100 03 (small cartridge), or 2K Window Adhesive Kit DA 004 600 A2 can also be used if more than one window must be bonded.
Press in window with securing pin at C-pillar, then insert in window opening and secure with pop rivets in B-pillar area.
Observe minimum curing time FLUSH-BONDED WINDOWS .
REAR WINDOW
| CAUTION | Insert a plastic washer at the outlet point of the cutting wire as protection against paint damage, for example. |
Gradually push a cutting wire through the adhesive bead from the inside to the outside with needle-nose pliers as shown.
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Route cutting wire around rear window under the glass as shown in the illustration.
Loosen the hex bolt -arrow- on the rear lid hinge -1- and clamp the end of cutting wire -2- securely with it.
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Clamp the cutting wire in the spool.
After removing window, tighten bolt to 21 Nm.
Cut first area free.
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Move spooling tool as shown and position idler pulley on lower part of window.
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- Wire run according to figure.
Cut window free until the cutting wire is no longer fed through the idler pulley.
Remove idler pulley and continue cutting window free.
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Replace spool as shown and position idler puller in upper part of window.
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- Wire run according to figure.
Cut window free until the cutting wire is no longer fed through the idler pulley.
Remove idler pulley and continue cutting window free.
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Repeat procedure in upper and lower right part of window.
Cut glass completely free in this manner.
Remove window with double suction cups.
Damaged Rear Window, Removing
| WARNING | When removing a window, always wear protective eyewear and leather gloves. |
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).
Preparations for Installing 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.
| CAUTION | Keep 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
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Clean window in adhesive area between inner -1- and outer adhesive stopper profiles -2- using Cleaning Solution D 009 401 04.
Apply Glass and Paint Primer D 009 200 02 as described below.
Note. Ceramic application on window is not primer! It must be primed before the application of adhesive sealing material!
Applying Primer
| CAUTION | Primer conducts electricity and must not touch rear window defroster distributing wire. |
Apply primer -3- with applicator -2- evenly in one stroke between adhesive stopper profiles on window -4-.
Beginning applying with saturated felt.
- Apply primer over entire width between stopper profiles.
- Drying time 10 minutes
Note. If the paint on the window flange is damaged when the rear window is removed, repair it according to the Audi paint handbook.
First clean corrected area with Cleaning Solution D 009 401 04 and then apply Glass and Paint Primer D 009 200 02.
Rear Window, Installing
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- Rear window Insert in window opening with double suction cups.
- Inner adhesive stopper profile Prevents adhesive from touching distributing wire.
- Outer adhesive stopper profile Prevents adhesive from leaking to outside.
Installation
Note. Cross-section thickness of adhesive bead is determined by dimension of opening in nozzle tip and rate of application.
Dimensions for adhesive application
- Adhesive sealing material
- Primer
- Window
- Dimension -A- = 8 mm +/- 2 mm
- Dimension -b- = 12 mm 2 mm
Position complete surface of nozzle -2- onto window.
- Application direction -arrow- for adhesive bead -1-.
Apply adhesive sealing material all around between adhesive stopper profiles.
With an undamaged removed window, apply adhesive to remaining bead.
Insert the rear window into window cut-out using double suction cups.
| CAUTION | The window must be installed within 15 minutes or the adhesive sealing material will not adhere properly. |
Center window along sides.
Note distance to upper lid edge = 2 mm.
Observe minimum curing time FLUSH-BONDED WINDOWS .
FRONT DOOR WINDOW
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Suction lifter V.A.G 1344
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- Door window Removing -- Door trim removed. Refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-505615-S09595410062012100100000) . -- Front and rear inner door plate cover or speaker removed -- Run window down until bolts -2- and -5- in door opening are accessible -- Remove bolt -6-, only loosen bolt -2-. -- Tip window forward and remove it upward from window shaft. Installing: -- Insert in window regulator in reverse sequence. Press window back into window guide and tighten bolts -2- and -6- slightly. -- Run window up into door seal, this centers the window in the door opening. -- Using Suction Lifter V.A.G 1344, press window up into seal on roof and forward into seal on >>A-pillar<< and hold in this position. -- A second technician must tighten bolts -2- and -6- to the specification from inside of vehicle. -- Perform height or side adjustment if necessary. Refer to «DOOR WINDOW, ADJUSTING»(ref-505652-S15316444802012100100000)
- Front bolt 7 Nm
- Nut 9 Nm
- Front clamping brackets
- Window regulator Removing and installing, refer to «WINDOW REGULATOR»(ref-505685-S18087220112012100100000)
- Rear bolt 7 Nm
- Thrust piece No replacement part
FRONT INNER DOOR PLATE COVER
Removing
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Cover -1- and cover -3- are each radio-dependent.
Before installing cover, check butyl cord -2- and correct if necessary.
To install, insert centering pin -arrow- in cover -1- and press cover into inner door plate.
REAR INNER DOOR PLATE COVER
Removing
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- Rear cover -- Door trim removed «Removal and Installation»(ref-505615-S09595410062012100100000) . -- To remove, release retaining tabs -arrows- on cover using a thin object.
- Door inner panel
- Seal Before installation, check the cover seal and replace if necessary