A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)
Quarter Window Glass: Service and Repair
Undamaged Side Window, Removing
Undamaged side window, removing
-
Remove C - / D-pillar trim.
-
Apply adhesive tape - 3 - to C - / D-pillars as well as side panel to protect paint from damage.
-
Pull off trim molding - 1 - from retaining clips - 2 - toward front.
CAUTION: Roof trim molding must not be bent.
-
Carefully pull roof trim molding - 1 - from below, beginning at C-pillar, out of retaining clips using a plastic wedge.
-
Pry out roof trim molding at D-pillar in the same manner out of retaining clips and pull off downward.
-
Insert cutting cord around the side window as depicted in the illustration.
-
Secure ends X and Y in two pull grips from special tool V.A.G 1351.
-
Pull cutting cord in direction of arrow - A - using light sawing motions and cut through lower adhesive sealing material at side panel and at roof
frame.
-
Then pull cutting cord through in direction of arrow - B - downward through adhesive sealing material.
-
Remove window from window opening.