Damaged Rear Window, Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi S6 and 2024 Audi A6 Quattro. 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

A6 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 LIGHT M25, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A6 SEDAN .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the ground wires -2 and 3- from the threaded pin.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

A6 Avant:

-- Remove the spoiler. Refer to SPOILER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A6 AVANT .

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

-- Remove the rear lid trim panel. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS, A6 SEDAN .

-- Remove the rear window wiper motor with the seal. Refer to REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR V12, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

A7 Sportback:

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

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 the Window Cutter:V.A.G 1561A and Blade Offset:V.A.G 1561/10 (with stopper roll).