Assembly overview: Notes

2004 Audi A8SECTION Notes
Fig 1: Windshield Assembly Overview
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1 - Windshield

  • Removing and installing → Windshield, removing .
  • Distance to roof dimension - - = 3 mm" +.5mm
  • Align distance at sides.

2 - Adhesive bead

  • Observe curing times → Minimum curing times! .
  • Note varying spacing dimensions to window edge.
  • Dimension - - = 18 mm ± 2mm
  • Dimension - - = 8 mm ± 2mm
  • Dimension - - = 20 mm ± 2mm

3 - Cover profile

4 - Molding

  • Belongs to windshield delivery casing.
  • If damaged, pull off molding frame and remove adhesive residue using window scraper.
  • Clean adhesion area with D 009 401 04 and prime with D 009 200 02.
  • Press new molding frame onto window edge centered.

5 - Plenum chamber cover

6 - Drip rail

  • Press into retaining clips to stop only after the minimum curing time for the adhesive.
  • When pressing in drip rail, make sure sealing lip lies flat against windshield and does not slip behind edge of windshield.

7 - Retaining clip

  • Press drip rail in to stop of retaining clip.
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When to See a Mechanic

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

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