Windshield replacement: what to look out for?

[EricNMN at aol.com]

Chris:

I replaced the windshield on my A4 when it was six months old.  I had a choice of OEM glass (without the audi rings though) or another (I can't recall the name).  The name of the original glass manufacturer should be printed/etched on your current windshield.

I had trouble finding the glass, because the car was only on the market for less than a year.  You should not as much of a problem, since A4s are more prevalent now.

I do recall needing some trim pieces at the A-pillars.  They were a dealer only item.  Cost was minimal ($5 or $10 each).  The trim pieces were destroyed when the windshield was removed.

Hope this helps.

Eric Schumacher
96 A4 V6 Quattro 6-speed manual (including reverse)

Well, my S4 took a nasty rock hit on the front windshield and now it looks like it's developed a crack. The hit was about 1/4 from the edge of the glass, right up at the top...

Anyone with advice on replacement in general or from BTDT on B5-bodied A4/S4s? I'm probably just going to go through the dealer so that I get the right replacement glass and someone who's done a few of these before...

2001 S4 Avant 6spd
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