Side Window Assembly Overview

2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Side Window Assembly Overview
Fig 1: Side Window Assembly Overview
GWWA66-10026Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Side Window
  2. Adhesive Sealing Material

    -- Apply directly next to molding on side window.

  3. Molding

    -- No replacement part, supplied with delivery casing and must not be damaged when removing.

  4. Double Sided Adhesive Tape
  5. B-pillar Trim
  6. Securing Pin

    -- Supplied with deliver casing, no replacement part.

    -- Securing pin is cut through during cutting out procedure.

    -- If the same window is reinstalled, window must be secured in window cutout with adhesive tape.

  7. Door Seal
RENDER: 1.0x

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