Removing and installing window guide - Sportback: Audi A3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

📋 Procedure

1. Remove window frame trim General body repairs, interior70Door trim (rear); Removing and installing window frame trim.
2. Remove trim panel for B-pillar .
3. Remove trim panel for C-pillar .
4. Remove rear door window .
5. Pull seal (2) out of guide rail (arrow A).

6. Pull window guide (1) off upwards (arrows B).
7. Fit sections of window guide on door flange in the sequence (1 ... 6), as shown in illustration.
8. 1. Apply corner of window guide (top) (C) to door flange at B-pillar (B).
9. 2. Slide on window guide towards rear (as seen in direction of travel).
10. 3. Apply window guide (top) at corner of C-pillar.
11. 4. Press window guide onto door flange, gradually working downwards.
12. 5. Align window guide with guide rail at B-pillar and insert seal (A) in guide rail.
13. 6. Align window guide with guide rail at C-pillar and insert seal (D) in guide rail.

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