Removing and installing front door window: Audi A8 D3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

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• The window regulator can also be operated using manual window regulator drives (left and right) from rear doors of Audi A4 model 2001 > with window crank. These drives fit on threaded pins of window regulator.
• When installing, make sure window mounting (2) is resting on top edge of driver (3).
• Proceed as follows if window frame has been removed.
• Take care not to crush window slot seal when inserting window frame.
• Observe tightening sequence for bolts.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Door trim removed 70
2. Lower window by dimension (a) (approx. 10 cm).
3. Remove window regulator motor .
4. Remove plastic covers (2) from mounting panel (1).
5. Unscrew Torx bolts (4).

6. Push window regulator drivers (3) down by hand. [Note: The window regulator can also be operated using manual window regulator drives (left and right) from rear doors of Audi A4 model 2001 > with window crank. These drives fit on threaded pins of window regulator.]
7. Push down front part of door window as shown.
8. Lift window at an angle out of window frame.
9. Install in reverse order of removal.
10. Pull out cover (1) when removing mounting panel (2) or door window.
11. Detach mounting (2) for door window from driver (3) when removing door window or mounting panel (1).
12. When installing, tighten Torx bolt (4) to 4 Nm. — 4 Nm (3.0 lb-ft)
13. When installing, make sure window mounting (2) is resting on top edge of driver (3).
14. Unscrew door window mounting (2) from driver (3) when removing door window or mounting panel (1).
15. When installing, tighten Torx bolt (4) to 4 Nm. — 4 Nm (3.0 lb-ft)
16. When installing, make sure window mounting (2) is resting on top edge of driver (3). [Note: Proceed as follows if window frame has been removed.]
17. Slide door window upwards into guides at window frame.
18. Use adhesive tape (2) to secure window at a distance of approx. 10 cm from top of window frame (1). [Note: Take care not to crush window slot seal when inserting window frame.]
19. Insert window frame with door window into door from above
20. Start by loosely screwing in fitted flange bolts (2).
21. Height of window frame is already set by fitted flange bolts (2).
22. Screw in remaining bolts loosely. [Note: Observe tightening sequence for bolts.]
23. Tighten bolts (2) at front and then at rear to 32 Nm. — 32 Nm (24 lb-ft)
24. Next, tighten bolts (3) at front and then at rear to 32 Nm. — 32 Nm (24 lb-ft)
25. Finally, tighten bolts (4) from front to rear to 10 Nm. — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)

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