S4 Quattro Sedan V6-2.7L Turbo (APB) (2000)
Quarter Window Glass: Service and Repair
Undamaged Side Window (Sedan), Removing
Undamaged Side Window (Sedan), Removing
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Drill off rivet at C-pillar and remove rivet shaft.
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Pierce side panel in area of lower C-pillar from vehicle interior.
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Pull cutting cable into interior through hole.
CAUTION: To prevent paint damage, cover area where PVC molding meets D-pillar using adhesive tape.
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Lay cutting cable under PVC molding at C-pillar from bottom to top.
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Slide cutting cord in between PVC molding and roof trim molding at D-pillar from top to bottom (arrow - B -).
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First pull cutting cord out at bottom of D-pillar and then slide it between side panel and window in direction of arrow - C - to C-pillar.
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Pierce side panel in area of lower C-pillar from vehicle interior.
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Pull end of cutting cord into vehicle interior.
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Cable route
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Secure cable ends - A - and - B - in two pull handles.
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Pull cutting cable through adhesive sealing material towards interior so that window is cut completely free.
CAUTION:
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The PVC molding must not be damaged where visible.
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A visibly damaged PVC molding is equivalent to a destroyed window.