Adjusting window frame: Audi A4 B6/B7
Step-by-step adjusting window frame for the Audi A4 B6/B7: 12 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)
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- If height adjustment dimensions exceed adjustment template tolerance, replace fitted bolts with two standard bolts.This will enable you to adjust the height of the window frame.
- When correctly adjusted, bottom edge of window frame must be located between markings (a) (line on template (arrow)) or (b).
- Front door (1) must NOT be recessed relative to rear door (2) (wind noise).
📋 Procedure
- If bolt (arrow) is loosened and spacers are fitted or removed, it is possible to adjust contact pressure of seal in vicinity of A-pillar.
- Spacers up to max. 3 mm can be fitted (depending on assessment).
- Spacers are available in a thickness of 0.5 mm and 1 mm. [Note: If height adjustment dimensions exceed adjustment template tolerance, replace fitted bolts with two standard bolts.This will enable you to adjust the height of the window frame.] [Note: After installing or adjusting window frame, screw in and tighten securing bolts in sequence indicated below.]
- If height of window frame has to be adjusted, replace corresponding fitted bolt -arrow- with standard bolt.
- This will enable you to adjust the height of the window frame.
- Place template on roof as shown, or on upper edge of rain channel.
- When correctly adjusted, bottom edge of window frame must be located between markings (a) (line on template (arrow)) or (b).
- Check/adjust angle of window frame .
- The position of the door can be assessed using the lower side of template T40038/6.
- No protrusion of rear door (2) relative to front door (1) is allowed.
- Front door (1) must NOT be recessed relative to rear door (2) (wind noise).
- The front door may protrude (max. 0.8 mm) relative to the rear door in the area of the cut-out in the template (arrow).
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