Front Window Frame and Window Regulator

2004 Audi A4 Sedan (8E2) L4-1.8L Turbo (AMB)SECTION Front Window Frame and Window Regulator


Window Frame And Window Regulator, Removing And Installing







1 - Window frame

- Removing:
- Remove door trim. Body Interior.
- Disconnect electrical harness connectors.
- Remove window regulator motor.
- Remove bolts - 7 -.
- Remove bolts - 4 -, - 8 - and - 10 -.
- Remove bolts - 6 - and - 9 - and lift window frame with window regulator upward and out of door.

- Installation:
- Drive window into window frame halfway before installing.
- Insert window frame and window regulator into door from above.
- Knock in the upper profile halves of door-side gasket into window frame at top.
- Loosely screw in mounting bolts in the sequence - 6 - ;- 9 - ;- 3 - ;- 8 - and - 10 -.
- Tighten collared shoulder bolts - 6 - and - 9 - hand tight.
- Lightly press window frame - 1 - inward at top.
- Tighten bolts - 4 - and - 8 - to 32 Nm.
- Tighten collared shoulder bolts - 6 - and - 9 - to 32 Nm.
- Tighten bolt - 10 - to 10 Nm.
- Tighten locating bolt - arrows - in window frame to 32 Nm.

2 - Window regulator
- Bolted to window frame for installing in door.
3 - Front door
4 - Torx screw
- 32 Nm
5 - Concealment cap
6 - Collared shoulder bolt
- 32 Nm
7 - Collar bolt
- 6 Nm
8 - Torx screw
- 10 Nm
9 - Collared shoulder bolt
- 32 Nm







Window regulator motor, removing and installing
- To remove, unscrew bolts - 2 - and remove window regulator motor.
- Install window regulator motor.







Upper door hinge
- Torx bolt T45 - 1 - (installed from inside of vehicle) 32 Nm.
- Top door hinge - 2 -.
- Cover cap - 3 -.
- TorxboltT45 - 4 - 32 Nm.
- Install bolt- 5 - T45 32 Nm.







Lower door hinge
- Torx bolt T45 - 1 - 32 Nm bolted to B-pillar from interior of vehicle.
- Lower door hinge - 2 -.
- Cover cap - 3 -.
- TorxboltT45 - 4 - 32 Nm.
- Collared shoulder bolt T45 - 5 - 32 Nm.
- Re-grease lubrication points - arrows - in service interval.
- Front door - 6 -.
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.