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How to Remove the Front Door Glass on an Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 8P, MK 2 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Side window

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Want to remove the front door glass on an Audi A3? Here’s how to proceed. First, use a plastic spatula to remove the trim pieces from the left door.

Unscrew the screws located under the handle and around the door panel with a screwdriver. Detach the door panel from the metal using the spatula, then disconnect the window switch and speakers.

Remove the adhesive panel protecting the glass, unscrew the glass from the track and the window lifter. Pull the glass out with your hands, sliding it out of the door track.

Reverse the assembly of the pieces as you disassembled them earlier.


Updated on 28 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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