Removing and installing cover for window regulator: Audi A3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

• Special tools named: V.A.G 1561/10, V.A.G 1561/8

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• The remaining sealant is required as a base for better adhesion of the new adhesive sealant.
• If paintwork has been damaged, paintwork structure must be repaired and, if necessary, anti-corrosion measures must be taken Audi Paintwork Guide.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ It is not necessary to remove the window regulator cover to adjust the window regulator. Two grommets are fitted in the cover for the adjustment of the window regulator. The window regulator can be adjusted after removing the grommets 57. — Remove side trim .
2. Equipment version with BOSE sound system: Remove amplifier 91.
3. Cut through adhesive bead at cover (1) for window regulator using electric cutterV.A.G 1561A and appropriate blade (offset)V.A.G 1561/10 or universal bladeV.A.G 1561/11 and detach cover.
4. Just before re-installing an undamaged cover, use electric cutterV.A.G 1561 A and scraper (25 mm)V.A.G 1561/8 to cut back the remaining adhesive sealant on the cover and the body for an even surface, but do not remove completely. [Note: The remaining sealant is required as a base for better adhesion of the new adhesive sealant.]
5. ⚠ Keep bonding surface clean and free from grease.Do not cut back bonding surface until shortly before installation. Do NOT apply primer to bonding surface and do NOT use cleaning solution. — Apply adhesive D 172 090 A2 to the remaining adhesive sealant (on body) using hand-cartridge gunV.A.G 1628.

6. Press on cover and secure with adhesive strip for approx. 1 hour. Then remove adhesive strip.
7. Clean bonding area all around cover with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04.
8. Use electric cutterV.A.G 1561 A and scraper (25 mm)V.A.G 1561/8 to cut remaining adhesive sealant on body to make it level, but do not remove completely. [Note: The remaining sealant is required as a base for better adhesion of the new adhesive sealant.]
9. ⚠ Keep bonding surface clean and free from grease.Do not cut back bonding surface until shortly before installation. Do NOT apply primer to bonding surface and do NOT use cleaning solution. — Apply adhesive D 172 090 A2 to the remaining adhesive sealant (on body) using hand-cartridge gunV.A.G 1628.
10. Press on cover and secure with adhesive strip for approx. 1 hour. Then remove adhesive strip.
11. If paintwork has been damaged, paintwork structure must be repaired and, if necessary, anti-corrosion measures must be taken Audi Paintwork Guide.
12. Clean repaired area with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04.

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