A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AUX) (2001)
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Windshield: Removal and Replacement
Windshield, Removing
Windshield, Removing
Necessary tools and materials.
WARNING: Always wear protective goggles and leather gloves when removing a windshield.
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Pry lower windshield molding trim out of retaining clips starting at A-pillar and remove.
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Remove plenum chamber cover => Fig. 1.
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Remove interior rear-view mirror.
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Remove A-pillar trim trim.
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Pierce hole in adhesive sealing material from inside of vehicle using awl at bottom-left of windshield.
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Thread cutting wire through awl and pull into inside of vehicle.
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Lay cutting wire underneath and all around inside of windshield.
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Secure end of cutting wire at bolt for securing windshield wiper frame.
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Insert VAG1474/8 protective foil between windshield and instrument panel.
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Remove sun visors on left, center and right.
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Insert VAG1474/9 protective foil between molded headliner and windshield.
