Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Assembly overview: Notes
2004 Audi A8SECTION Notes
1 - Windshield
- Removing and installing → Windshield, removing .
- Distance to roof dimension - a - = 3 mm" +.5mm
- Align distance at sides.
2 - Adhesive bead
- Observe curing times → Minimum curing times! .
- Note varying spacing dimensions to window edge.
- Dimension - b - = 18 mm ± 2mm
- Dimension - c - = 8 mm ± 2mm
- Dimension - d - = 20 mm ± 2mm
3 - Cover profile
- Can be replaced → Cover profile, replacing .
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
- Removal → Removing and installing plenum chamber cover
- For new replacement windows, a protective piping is located in the retaining strip, which must be pulled off before installing plenum chamber cover → Removing protective piping for grip channel .
- Press into fastening strip only after window adhesive curing time has elapsed.
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.