Windshield, Removing

Perform the following:

-- Remove left and right upper A-pillar trim, refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the left and right sun visors, refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the interior rearview mirror, refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the headliner near the windshield, refer to Removal and Installation .

-- The headliner can now be lowered far enough so that windshield can be cut out without damaging headliner.

-- Remove the drip rail (if equipped), refer to DRIP RAIL .

-- Remove the plenum chamber cover, refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER .

-- Install the Cover for Audi A4 Dash Panel VAG1474/8 -1- between the windshield and the instrument panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Removal Method (1 Of 3)

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-- Pull the cutting wire -1- with the Flush Bonded Window Kit - Awl VAG1474/2 through the adhesive inside the passenger compartment.

-- Secure the cutting wire end from being pulled out using the Bonded Window Tool Kit - Pull Handle VAG1351/1 -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Removal Method (2 Of 3)

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-- Insert cutting cord -2- into window flange using small tube -1-.

-- Lay the cutting cord around windshield.

-- Make sure that cutting thread is inserted under windshield at corners.

-- Secure the second cord end to Window Reel Device VAG1654A.

Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Removal Method (3 Of 3)

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-- Set Window Reel Device VAG1654A into "Position I".

-- Move Window Reel Device VAG1654A according to position required and cut windshield free.

-- While cutting free, press cutting cord against window using plastic wedge in order to have clearance from window flange and instrument cluster.