Side Window, Installing

• Pay attention to the repair information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .
• Required Tools and Materials for Removal and Installation. Refer to REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Prepare the new window glass for installation. Refer to NEW WINDOW GLASS, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .

-- Prepare the undamaged window glass for installing. Refer to UNDAMAGED WINDOW GLASS, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .

-- Prepare the body flange for installation. Refer to BODY FLANGE, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .

• Use One-Part Window Adhesive for Side Windows: D 169 300 M1  (small cartridge). If more than one window pane must be installed, the Two-Part Window Adhesive Kit: D 004 660 M2  can also be used.

Procedure 

-- Apply adhesive all around the molding.

-- Apply adhesive to remaining bead on an undamaged cut-out window.

-- A4: insert the new window glass into the opening for the window, press it onto the C-pillar first with the locating pins and then onto the D-pillar with the locating pin.

-- A5 Coupe: insert the new window glass into the opening for the window, press it onto the B and C-pillar first with the locating pins and then onto the roof frame with the locating pin.

-- A5 Sportback: insert the new window glass into the opening for the window, press it onto the C and D-pillar first with the locating pins and then onto the roof frame with the locating pin.

-- For a window without a locating pin, align the window lengthwise to the edge on the side panel and then insert it into the opening for the window.

-- Secure the window in window opening with adhesive tape.

• Observe minimum curing times. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES FOR BONDED WINDOWS .

Further installation is the reverse order of removal.