S4 V8-4.2L (BHF) (2004)
Windshield: Removal and Replacement
Windshield, Removing
Removing
Necessary tools and materials.
CAUTION: Always wear protective glasses and leather gloves when removing a window.
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Remove wiper arms.
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Remove cowl panel trim.
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Pull left and right drip rails out from retaining strips (from bottom upward).
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Remove sun visors on left, center and right.
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Remove interior rear-view mirror.
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Remove upper trim panels of A-pillars
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Pierce hole in adhesive sealing material from inside of vehicle using awl V.A.G 1755 or awl V.A.G 1351 at bottom-left of windshield.
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Pull cutting cord through adhesive sealing material into inside of vehicle using awl.
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Lay cutting cord underneath and all around inside of windshield.
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Secure end of cutting cord at bolt - arrow - for securing window wiper frame.
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Insert protective foil V.A.G 1474/13 between windshield and instrument panel.