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How to change front window regulator on AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 1.6, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 3.2 FSI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 3.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI 16V, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 3.0, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.7 TDi, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 1.6, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 3.2 FSI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 3.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI 16V, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 3.0, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.7 TDi, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Window Regulator for A4 Avant (8ED, B7) and other AUDI models
Window regulator
Alternative products

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
Replacement: window regulator – AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7). AUTODOC recommends:
- Please note: all work on the car – AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Replacement: window regulator – AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7). Use the following procedure:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Unscrew the fasteners of the car battery terminals. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 4Remove the battery terminals.Step 5Open the car door.
- Step 6Remove the door card trim panel. Use a plastic trim tool.
- Step 7Unscrew the upper fasteners of the door card. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
- Step 8Remove the door handle screw. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
- Step 9Unscrew the lower fasteners of the door card. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
- Step 10Detach the door card. Use a plastic trim tool.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: window regulator – AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
- Step 11Detach the door lock actuator cable.
- Step 12Detach the speaker connector.
- Step 13Detach the power window connectors from the control unit. Use a plastic trim tool.
- Step 14Remove the door card.
- Step 15Detach the power window connector from the door panel.
- Step 16Unscrew the fasteners of the power window motor. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 17Remove the power window motor.
- Step 18Detach the door panel sound insulation.
- Step 19Detach the speaker connector.
- Step 20Unscrew the fasteners of the speakers. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 21Remove the speakers.
- Step 22Unscrew the lower fasteners of the window regulator mechanism. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 23Squeeze the clips and detach the window regulator drive gear. Use round-nose pliers.
- Step 24Detach the side mirror trim panel. Use a plastic trim tool.
- Step 25Remove the wing mirror screws. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 26Remove the wing mirror.
- Step 27Unscrew the car door frame fasteners. Use Torx T45. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 28Remove the door frame fastener cap. Use a plastic trim tool.
- Step 29Unscrew the car door frame fasteners. Use Torx T45. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 30Detach the door weather strip. Use a plastic trim tool.
- Step 31Remove the glass together with the door trim frame.Replacement: window regulator – AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7). Tip from AUTODOC:Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
- Step 32Disconnect the wiring of the wing mirror. Use a clip removal tool.Replacement: window regulator – AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7). Tip:Be careful! Do not damage the wiring of the wing mirror.
- Step 33Unscrew the window glass fasteners. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 34Turn the window regulator drive gear. This is how you release the glass from the window regulator drive. Use round-nose pliers.
- Step 35Unscrew the fasteners of the window regulator drive gear. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 36Remove the window regulator mechanism.
- Step 37Install the new window regulator mechanism.
- Step 38Screw in the fasteners of the window regulator drive gear. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 39Reinstall the glass into the window regulator drive.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: window regulator – AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7). To avoid damaging the part during installation, do not use excessive force.
- Step 40Screw in the window glass fasteners. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 41Turn the window regulator drive gear. This way you will return the glass to its standard position. Use round-nose pliers.
- Step 42Tighten the window glass fasteners. Use Torx T20. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 11 Nm torque.
- Step 43Install the glass together with the door trim frame.
- Step 44Сonnect the wiring of the wing mirror.Step 45Install the side mirror.
- Step 46Screw in the side mirror fastener. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
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