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
TIP
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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Door Handle, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the door handle trim. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Handle Trim, Removing and Installing".
- Equipped on some models: Remove the exterior door handle
illumination bulb.
Mounting Bracket, Removing and Installing
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the operating cable by deforming it.
- Never sharply bend or kink the operating cable.
Removing
- Move the door window into the "closed" position.
- Remo
Door Lock, Removing and Installing
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the operating cable by deforming it.
- Never sharply bend or kink the operating cable.
Removing
- Move the door window into the "closed" position.
- Remo
SEE MORE:
Door, Removing and Installing
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to
starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
Outer Door Seal - from Door
Removing
- Disconnect the door cut-off connector -1-
from the A-pillar. Refer to
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Need for Axle Alignment, Evaluating
A wheel alignment is necessary if:
Vehicle shows handling problems.
Involved in an accident.
If axle components were removed and installed or replaced.
Tire wear patterns are uneven.
After REMOVING and REINSTALLING components.
1) When the subframe crossbrace
was secured with the locating p
