Removing and installing window guide: Audi A6/A7 C7

🧭 Before you start

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

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• Bonding surface must be free of dust and grease. — Clean bonding surface on door with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04.
• Guide moulding with clip (1) must be inserted at B-pillar (top) (arrow), as shown.

📋 Procedure

1. Door trim and window frame trim removed General body repairs, interior70Door trim (rear); Removing and installing trim for window frame.
2. Trim panel for C-pillar removed
3. Door window removed
4. Disengage window guide from flange at underside of window frame and detach downwards.
5. Detach window guide at B-pillar (self-adhesive).

6. Pull window guide out of trim panel for B-pillar towards rear and unclip at C-pillar (4x).
7. Detach inner window slot trim strip upwards from door flange.
8. Detach window guide at B-pillar and C-pillar from door.
9. Lift window guide out of door.
10. To facilitate assembly, coat window guide with soap solution.
11. Position window guide at B-pillar (top) and slide it towards rear into guide with clip .
12. Moulded section should touch door at rear (longitudinal direction).
13. Press window guide onto sides of window frame towards rear and clip onto C-pillar.
14. Install trim panels for B-pillar and C-pillar and insert window guide from side.
15. Press on inner window slot trim strip.
16. ⚠ Bonding surface must be free of dust and grease. — Clean bonding surface on door with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04.
17. Bond sealing strip onto door at B-pillar using double-sided adhesive tape.
18. Guide moulding with clip (1) must be inserted at B-pillar (top) (arrow), as shown.

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