Removing and installing window lifter and door window: Audi A6 C5

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

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• Use felt-tip pen to mark vertical and longitudinal position of window at both mounts.
• On installation, make sure sealing lips of window slot trim strip are not pressed aside downwards.

🔩 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. Remove door subframe.
2. Drill heads off pop rivets , knock out shanks and detach window lifter.
3. Shake rivet shanks out of door subframe.
4. Lower window.
5. Remove door subframe.

6. Use felt-tip pen to mark vertical and longitudinal position of window at both mounts.
7. Unscrew bolts and lift window out of driver .
8. Re-insert window in window lifter in line with marks made prior to removal.
9. Tighten bolts .
10. Insert window in guide and move forwards in direction of B-pillar. [Note: On installation, make sure sealing lips of window slot trim strip are not pressed aside downwards.]
11. Fully raise window with window lifter without bolt .
12. Tighten bolts .
13. Adjust rear door window .

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