Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change window regulator AUDI A4 (B7) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: window regulator – Audi A4 B7. Tools you might need:

                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Drive socket # 10 
                      
                        Torx bit T20
                      
                        Torx bit T25
                      
                        Torx bit T27
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        Torx bit T45
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Phillips screwdriver
                      
                        Round-nose pliers
                      
                        Clip removal tool
                      
                        Plastic trim tool
                      
                        Fender cover

All the parts you need to replace – Window Regulator for A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) and other AUDI models

AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI

AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI

AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI

AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI

Replacement: window regulator – Audi A4 B7. AUTODOC recommends:

Please note: all work on the car – Audi A4 B7 saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.

Replacement: window regulator – Audi A4 B7. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Unscrew the fasteners of the car battery terminals.Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4

Remove the battery terminals.

Step 5

Open the car door.
Step 6

Remove the door card trim panel.Use a plastic trim tool.
Step 7

Unscrew the upper fasteners of the door card.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 8

Remove the door handle screw.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 9

Unscrew the lower fasteners of the door card.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 10

Detach the door card.Use a plastic trim tool.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: window regulator – Audi A4 B7. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
Step 11

Detach the door lock actuator cable.
Step 12

Detach the speaker connector.
Step 13

Detach the power window connectors from the control unit. Use a plastic trim tool.
Step 14

Remove the door card.
Step 15

Detach the power window connector from the door panel.
Step 16

Unscrew the fasteners of the power window motor.Use Torx T27.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Remove the power window motor.
Step 18

Detach the door panel sound insulation.
Step 19

Detach the speaker connector.
Step 20

Unscrew the fasteners of the speakers.Use Torx T25.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Remove the speakers.
Step 22

Unscrew the lower fasteners of the window regulator mechanism. Use Torx T25.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 23

Squeeze the clips and detach the window regulator drive gear.Use round-nose pliers.
Step 24

Detach the side mirror trim panel.Use a plastic trim tool.
Step 25

Remove the wing mirror screws.Use Torx T30.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26

Remove the wing mirror.
Step 27

Unscrew the car door frame fasteners.Use Torx T45.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 28

Remove the door frame fastener cap. Use a plastic trim tool.
Step 29

Unscrew the car door frame fasteners.Use Torx T45.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 30

Detach the door weather strip.Use a plastic trim tool.
Step 31

Remove the glass together with the door trim frame.

Replacement: window regulator – Audi A4 B7. Tip from AUTODOC:

Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
Step 32

Disconnect the wiring of the wing mirror.Use a clip removal tool.

Replacement: window regulator – Audi A4 B7. Tip:

Be careful! Do not damage the wiring of the wing mirror.
Step 33

Unscrew the window glass fasteners.Use Torx T20.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 34

Turn the window regulator drive gear.This is how you release the glass from the window regulator drive.Use round-nose pliers.
Step 35

Unscrew the fasteners of the window regulator drive gear.Use Torx T25.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 36

Remove the window regulator mechanism.
Step 37

Install the new window regulator mechanism.
Step 38

Screw in the fasteners of the window regulator drive gear.Use Torx T25.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 39

Reinstall the glass into the window regulator drive.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: window regulator – Audi A4 B7. To avoid damaging the part during installation, do not use excessive force.
Step 40

Screw in the window glass fasteners.Use Torx T20.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 41

Turn the window regulator drive gear.This way you will return the glass to its standard position.Use round-nose pliers.
Step 42

Tighten the window glass fasteners.Use Torx T20.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 11 Nm torque.
Step 43

Install the glass together with the door trim frame.
Step 44

Сonnect the wiring of the wing mirror.

Step 45

Install the side mirror.
Step 46

Screw in the side mirror fastener.Use Torx T30.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 47

Screw in the door frame fasteners.Use Torx T45.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 48

Tighten the screws of the wing mirror.Use Torx T30.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 49

Attach the side mirror trim panel.
Step 50

Screw in the door frame fasteners.Use Torx T45.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 51

Tighten the door frame fasteners.Use Torx T45.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 47 Nm torque.
Step 52

Screw in the lower fasteners of the window regulator mechanism.Use Torx T25.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 53

Attach the window regulator drive gear.
Step 54

Attach the door weather strip.
Step 55

Install the door frame fastener cap.
Step 56

Reinstall the speakers.
Step 57

Screw in the fasteners of the speakers.Use Torx T25.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 58

Attach the speaker connector.
Step 59

Attach the door panel sound insulation.
Step 60

Attach the power window connectors to the control unit.
Step 61

Install the power window motor.
Step 62

Screw in the power window motor fasteners.Use Torx T27.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 63

Attach the power window connector to the door panel.
Step 64

Attach the speaker connector.
Step 65

Attach the door lock actuator cable.
Step 66

Reinstall the door card.Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
Step 67

Screw in the upper fasteners of the door card.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 68

Screw in the door handle fastener.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 69

Screw in the lower fasteners of the door card.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 70

Install the door card trim panel.
Step 71

Attach the terminals to the battery.

Replacement: window regulator – Audi A4 B7. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Be careful! Do not mix up the positive and the negative terminals of the car battery.
Step 72

Screw in the fasteners of the battery terminals. Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 73

Switch on the ignition.This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 74

Switch off the ignition.
Step 75

Close the car door.

Step 76

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 77

Close the hood.

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