Removing and installing top/bottom door window limit switch — AUDI
Removing and installing top/bottom door window limit switch on Audi: 15 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 A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)
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- For greater clarity, the window regulator arms are not shown in the illustration.
- Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
📋 Procedure
- Remove mounting panel:
- Unplug connector (1).
- Unfasten clip (1). [Note: For greater clarity, the window regulator arms are not shown in the illustration.]
- Remove fabric adhesive strips (2) (2x).
- Remove bolts (1) (2x). [Note: For greater clarity, the window regulator arms are not shown in the illustration.]
- Remove the top door window limit switch (2) from the top door window stop together with limit switch clip (3).
- Remove the top door window limit switch from the limit switch clip.
- Use the removed clip to secure the new top door window limit switch. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
- Remove mounting panel:
- Unplug connector (3).
- Unfasten clip (4) on front mounting(5).
- Remove bolts (1) (2x).
- Remove the top door window limit switch (3) from the bottom door window stop together with limit switch clip (2).
- Remove the bottom door window limit switch from the limit switch clip.
- Use the removed clip to secure the new bottom door window limit switch. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
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