Removing and installing outer window slot trim strip: Audi A6/A7 C7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

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• For installing, you can coat the bottom edge of the window slot trim strip with tyre assembly paste.
• Slide window slot trim strip forwards (as seen in direction of travel) (arrow A); guide (7) for moulded section (2) must be inserted at B-pillar mounting (arrow B).

📋 Procedure

1. Lower door window.
2. Remove window frame trim General body repairs, interior70Door trim (front); Removing and installing trim for window frame.
3. Remove mounting for mirror adjustment unit .
4. Pull window guide in area of B-pillar out of guide.
5. Insert removal tool T40219 next to guide (4) for window slot trim strip (3) and apply at retaining strip (2).

6. Press removal tool T40219 lightly in direction of (arrow) to release component.
7. Carefully pull window slot trim strip upwards off door flange using removal tool T40219.
8. Pull moulded section (3) of window slot trim strip off door shell.
9. Slide window slot trim strip (1) towards rear of vehicle (arrow) until guide (2) for moulded section becomes disengaged at trim panel for B-pillar.
10. Detach window slot trim strip. [Note: For installing, you can coat the bottom edge of the window slot trim strip with tyre assembly paste.]
11. Position window slot trim strip (1) at trim panel for B-pillar on door seam, as shown in illustration.
12. Slide window slot trim strip forwards (as seen in direction of travel) (arrow A); guide (7) for moulded section (2) must be inserted at B-pillar mounting (arrow B).
13. Insert rubber lug (4) in guide at trim panel for B-pillar (item 3) and press retaining lugs (5) and (6) completely onto door shell.
14. Press window slot trim strip (1) on evenly (arrows A); retaining strip (2) should engage audibly.
15. Install window guide .

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