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A4 Mk3

Removing and installing side window
Removing and installing side window
Removing undamaged side window
  Caution
Use adhesive tape to protect paintwork of side panel and roof in cutting area.
Vehicles with high-gloss version of roof trim strip:
–  Roof trim strip and side trim strip removed → Chapter „Exploded view - roof trim strip “.
Vehicles with standard version of roof trim strip:
   
–  Unclip roof trim strip from roof.
  Caution
Do NOT bend roof trim strip.
–  Route cutting wire around side window as shown in illustration.
–  Secure ends X and Y in two pull handles of cutting tool -V.A.G 1351-.
–  With gentle sawing motion, pull cutting wire towards front in direction of -arrow A- and cut through adhesive bead at bottom of side panel and at roof frame.
–  This involves first cutting the locating pin at the back of the window and then the adhesive bead.
–  Then pull cutting wire downwards in direction of -arrow B- through adhesive bead.
–  Take window out of window opening.
Removing damaged side window
–  Protect body and interior against damage from glass splinters.
–  Mask flange all round with fabric-reinforced adhesive tape.
–  Remove glass fragments down to adhesive sealant.
  WARNING
Always wear safety goggles and leather gloves when removing window.
–  Cut through adhesive sealant (with glass fragments) in window opening using electric cutter -V.A.G 1561A- and universal cutter -V.A.G 1561/11- (with roller stop).
Preparations before installing side window
–  When reusing an undamaged window, use a carpet knife to cut back the remaining adhesive sealant on the window and body flange for an even surface, but do not remove completely.
  Note
The remaining sealant is required as a base for better adhesion of the new adhesive sealant.
  Caution
t  Keep bonding surface clean and free from grease.
t  Do not cut back bonding surface until shortly before installation.
t  Do NOT apply primer to bonding surface and do NOT use cleaning solution.
If installing a new window:
–  Clean all around bonding surface with cleaning solution -D 009 401 04-.
–  Apply glass/paint primer -D 009 200 02- all around bonding surface.
l  Flash-off time: 10 minutes
Installing side window
–  Before installing side window, roof and side trim strips must be installed.
  Note
The cross-section of the adhesive bead is determined by the nozzle opening and the rate of application.
  A64-10243
Dimensions for applying adhesive:
1 - Adhesive bead
2 - Glass/paint primer
3 - Window
l  Dimension -a- = 8 mm + 2 mm
l  Dimension -b- = 12 mm + 3 mm
l  Distance -c- = from edge of window is predetermined by moulding.
  A64-0064
–  Apply full surface of nozzle -2- to window.
l  Direction of application -arrow- for adhesive bead -1-.
–  Apply adhesive sealant all round next to moulding.
–  When reinstalling an undamaged window, apply adhesive to remaining adhesive bead.
  Note
Use 1-component window adhesive -DH 009 100 03- (small cartridge). If more than one window/glass has to be bonded, 2-component window adhesive set -D 004 660 M2- can also be used.
–  When installing a new window, first insert window with locating pin on C-pillar and D-pillar, then press into window opening.
If a removed side window is to be reinstalled, it must be fixed in position with adhesive tape at the C-pillar and D-pillar.
–  Note minimum drying time → Anchor.
  A64-0191

Exploded view - side window (Avant) > < Exploded view - side window (saloon)