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2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D Convertible
Overview - Windshield, A5 Convertible
2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Overview - Windshield, A5 Convertible
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The following dimensions represent the distances at the marked points. This must also be oriented to the layout of the original adhesive bead on the removed component.
- Windshield
- Removing and Installing. Refer to WINDSHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Center the distance to the A-pillars
- Adhesive Bead
- Observe minimum curing times. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES FOR BONDED WINDOWS .
- Different distances to window edge:
- Dimension -a- = 7.6 mm
- Dimension -b- = 29.6 mm
- Dimension -c- = 42.3 mm
- Dimension -d- = 8.8 mm
- Dimension -e- = 8.6 mm
- Dimension -f- = 16.2 mm
- Adhesive bead thickness. Refer to Adhesive Application: .
- Windshield Frame
- Plenum Chamber Cover Frame
- Windshield component
- With a new windshield, remove the protective molding before installing the cowl panel trim. Refer to Figure.
- Plenum Chamber Cover
- Insert in the frame -item 4-.
- Only press on until it stops after the minimum curing time for the adhesive.
- Spacer
- Windshield Frame Trim
- Locating Pins
- Quantity: 2
- Securing Hole
- Side Windshield Frame Trim
- Adhesive Bead
- Observe minimum curing times. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES FOR BONDED WINDOWS .
- Market-Specific Version
- No air can be between the adhesive bead -2 and 11-
- Dimension -g- = 12 mm
- Length of the adhesive bead along the previous adhesive bead
- Adhesive bead thickness. Refer to Adhesive Application: .
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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.