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.
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.
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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.