Damaged Side Window, Removing

• Pay attention to the repair information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

Procedure 

A4 Avant: 

-- Remove the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- and free up the wiring harness -2-.

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A5 Coupe: 

-- Remove the front roof trim molding. Refer to ROOF TRIM MOLDING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the inner door seal near the side window. Refer to INNER DOOR SEAL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A5 COUPE .

A5 Sportback: 

-- Remove the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the D-pillar trim panel. Refer to D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the door seal in the side window area.

Continuation: 

-- Protect the body and vehicle interior from glass splinters.

-- Tape off the flange all the way around with fabric-reinforced adhesive tape.

-- Remove the glass pieces up to the adhesive.

-- Cut through the adhesive (with glass remnants) in the opening for the window using a : VAG1561A  and : VAG1561/10  (with stopper roll).

-- Remove the separated centering pin from the securing hole.