Audi A4: Window Regulator, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the door window. Refer to → Chapter "Front Door Window, Removing and Installing".

- Release the retainers -1 and 3- on the window regulator threaded pins -2- using an 11 mm socket. To do so, slide the socket onto the threaded pin.

- Unclip the window regulator cable guide.

- Remove the plugs -arrows-.

- Loosen the upper nuts -2- only three turns, and remove the lower nuts.

- Remove the window regulator -1- forward from the speaker opening.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

• The clips for the window regulator threaded pins must engage audibly in the inner door panel.
• The window regulator cable guide must be clipped into the clip.

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Window Regulator"

Window Regulator Motor, Removing and Installing

Removing

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The window regulator motor can be removed or installed with the motor or door window in any position.

- Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Front Door Trim Panels; Front Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.

- Disconnect the connector -1-.

- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the window regulator motor -2- from the window regulator.

Installing

Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

• The clips -2- for the window regulator threaded pins -3- must be engaged in the inner door panel.

- Slide the window regulator motor -1- onto the threaded pins and tighten the bolts -4-.

- Activate the one-touch up/down function for the power window regulators. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Window Regulator"

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