Damaged Rear Window, Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi A4 allroad. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Pay attention to the repair information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

Procedure

A4 sedan:

-- Remove the D-pillar trim panel. Refer to D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the high-mounted brake lamp. Refer to HIGH-MOUNTED BRAKE LAMP BULB, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nut ) OVERVIEW - REAR WINDOW, A4 SEDAN AND A5 COUPE for the rear window ground connections.

A4 Avant:

-- Remove the spoiler. Refer to SPOILER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rear lid trim panel. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS .

-- Remove the rear window wiper motor. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Motor -V12-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

A5 Coupe:

-- Remove the rear shelf. Refer to REAR SHELF, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Use the Pliers:T40172C with the Adapter:T40172/1 to remove the expanding rivet -1-.

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-- Remove the rear window frame trim panel -2-.

-- Remove the nut ) OVERVIEW - REAR WINDOW, A4 SEDAN AND A5 COUPE for the right and left ground connection from the rear window.

A5 Sportback:

-- Remove the rear lid upper trim panel. Refer to REAR LID UPPER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Continuation:

CAUTION:

Risk of injury to the hands and eyes from glass fragments.

Getting cut is possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Wear safety gloves.

-- Protect the body and vehicle interior from glass splinters.

-- Remove the glass pieces up to the adhesive.

-- Tape off the flange all the way around with fabric-reinforced adhesive tape.

-- Cut through the adhesive (with glass remnants) in the opening for the window using a Window Cutter:V.A.G 1561A and Blade Offset:V.A.G 1561/10 (with stopper roll).