Audi Q7: Window Regulator, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the door window. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Door Window, Removing and Installing".
- Release the retainers -3 and 4-
on the threaded pins -2- for the
window regulator using an 11 mm socket. To do so, slide the
socket onto the threaded pin.
- Unclip the window regulator cable guide clip
-1-.
![A57-10919](images/books/3007/audi_q7_window_regulator_removing_and_installing_184.webp)
- Remove the plugs -arrows-.
- Loosen the lower nuts -2- only
three turns, and remove the upper nuts.
- Remove the window regulator -1-
forward from the speaker opening.
![A57-10920](images/books/3007/audi_q7_window_regulator_removing_and_installing_185.webp)
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- The clips for the window regulator threaded pins must engage
audibly in the inner door panel.
- The window regulator cable guide clip must be clipped in the
inner door panel.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Window Regulator"
Window Regulator Motor, Removing and Installing
Removing
Note
The window regulator motor can be removed or installed with
the motor or door window in any position.
- Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Front Door Trim Panels; Front Door
Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Disconnect the connector -2-.
- Remove the bolts -arrows- and
remove the window regulator motor -1-
from the window regulator.
![A57-10917](images/books/3007/audi_q7_window_regulator_removing_and_installing_187.webp)
Installing
- The clips -2- for the window
regulator threaded pins -3- must be
engaged in the inner door panel.
- Slide the window regulator motor -1-
onto the threaded pins and tighten the bolts
-4-.
Further installation is performed in reverse order of
removal, while noting the following:
- Activate the one-touch up/down function for the power window
regulators. Refer to the Owner's Manual.
![A57-10925](images/books/3007/audi_q7_window_regulator_removing_and_installing_188.webp)
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Window Regulator"
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Removing
- Remove the lock cylinder/housing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Lock Cylinder, Removing and Installing".
- Pull the door handle -1- in the
direction of the -arrow-. This
disengages
Removing
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the operating cable by deforming
it.
- Never sharply bend or kink the operating cable.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Pry Lever -80-200
Removing and installing the housing is performed the same
way.
Removing
- Remove the cap -arrow-.
- Pull the door handle -1- all
the way -arrow A- and hold it.
- Remove the clam
SEE MORE:
Impact Member, Removing and Installing, Vehicles without Trailer Hitch
Removing
- Remove the bumper cover. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Remove the impact member -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal a
Connector Couplings, Disconnecting
Connector Coupling Allocation
Note
The connector couplings for fuel, vacuum and breather lines are color-coded.
There is either a colored dot on the connector coupling, or the release button
has the corresponding color.
Color Coding
WARNING
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