Audi A4: Door, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Disconnect the door cut-off connector -1-
at the B-pillar. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Connectors.
- Tape off the B-pillar in the door arrester area using adhesive
tape, so that the paint will not be damaged.
- Remove the door arrester bolt -2-.
- Remove the upper and lower cap -4-.
- Remove the set screw -3- from the
upper and lower door hinge.
- Carefully remove the door upward out of the door hinges.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Do not make any adjustments after installing the door.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Door"
Door, Adjusting
Adjustment Dimensions
A -
Rear Door to Front Door - Bottom
- Gap dimension -a- = 2.8 to 4.8 mm
- Flush dimension -b- = +- 0.7 mm
- Parallel alignment = 0.9 mm
B -
Rear Door to Front Door - Top
- Gap dimension -c- = 3.5 to 4.5 mm
- Flush dimension -d- = 0/-1.0 mm
- Parallel alignment = 0.5 mm
C -
Rear Door to Side Window
- Gap dimension -f- = 2.8 to 4.8 mm
- Flush dimension -e- = 0/- 1.0 mm.
- Parallel alignment = 0.5 mm
D -
Rear Door to Side Panel
- Gap dimension -h- = 2.9 to 3.9 mm
- Flush dimension -g- = 0/-1.0 mm
- Parallel alignment = 0.5 mm
E -
Rear Door to Body
- Gap dimension -j- = 4.0 to 6.0 mm
Door Adjustment, Checking
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Gauge - Gap Adjustment -3371-
- Template -T40038/20-
- Adjustment dimensions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Adjustment Dimensions".
Door Adjustment, Checking using
-T40038/20-:
- Use the -T40038/20- to check the door frame position at two
measuring points.
- Measuring point -arrow A- with
dimension -a- = 100 mm (3.93 in.)
from the B-pillar trim panel -1-.
- Measuring point -arrow B- with
dimension -b- = 100 mm (3.93 in.)
from the C-pillar trim panel -2-.
Side Adjustment, Checking using
-T40038/20-:
Minimum Side Adjustment Tolerance, Checking
- Position the template on the body measuring points.
- "min" lettering on the template faces toward the vehicle.
- The template contact points -B and C-
must rest on the door window.
- Point -A- should contact the roof
edge, but a small gap is permitted.
- If point -A- does have a gap at the
roof edge, the maximum tolerance must be checked.
Maximum Side Adjustment Tolerance, Checking
- Position the template on the body measuring points.
- "max" lettering on the template faces toward the vehicle.
- The template contact points -A and C-
must rest on the door window and on the roof edge.
- Contact point -B- may rest either
on the door window, or there may be a gap.
- If it is not OK, the door projects too far outward and must be
adjusted.
Height Adjustment, Checking using
-T40038/20-:
- Position the template on the body measuring points.
- "min" lettering on the template faces toward the vehicle.
- Contact point -A- must rest against
the side and bottom of the roof edge.
- The contact points -B and C- must
be pressed against the door window -4-.
- For a proper height adjustment, the lower edge of the window
guide -3- must be near the template
marking -1-. Then the adjustment is
correct.
- If not, the door must be adjusted.
Length Adjustment
- Adjustment dimensions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Adjustment Dimensions".
Procedure
- Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Vehicle Interior Trim Panels.
- Loosen the bolts -2 and 4- and nuts
-1 and 3- on the hinge and on the
B-pillar.
- Adjust the door lengthwise.
- Tighten the bolts and nuts.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Door"
Side Adjustment
- Adjustment dimensions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Adjustment Dimensions".
Procedure
- Loosen the bolts -arrows- on the
upper and lower hinge.
- Adjust the door to the center of the vehicle.
- Tighten the bolts.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Door"
Striker, Adjusting
- Adjustment dimensions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Adjustment Dimensions".
Procedure
- Loosen the bolts -arrows-.
- Slide the striker -1- until the
door is flush with the body contour.
- When adjusting the striker, move it only toward the center of
the vehicle.
- Do not adjust the door height using the striker because the door
lock will be damaged.
- When adjusted correctly, the striker must engage in the center
of the door lock.
- Tighten the bolts.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Door Handle and Door Lock"
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Removing
- Tape off the B-pillar in the door arrester area using adhesive
tape, so that the paint will not be damaged.
- Move the door window into the "closed" position.
- Remove the r
Overview - Window Regulator
1 -
Nut
7.5 Nm
2 -
Window Regulator
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Window Regulator, Removing and Installing".
3 -&nbs
Removing
- Remove the rear door window. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Door Window, Removing and Installing".
- Release the retainers -3 and 4- on
the threaded pins -5- for the
window re
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Wedge Set -T10383-
Wedge Set - Wedge 1 -T10383/1-
Removing
- Move the front seats all the way forward.
- Using either the -T10383/1- or by hand, unclip the trim
-1- from the center console in the
direction of -arrows-.
- Remove the tr
Overview - Front Center Armrest
1 - Center Armrest Support Base
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Center Armrest, Removing and Installing".
2 - Front Cover
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Center Armrest Upper Section, Removing a