Replace a worn or broken front right window mechanism with this Dorman window regulator, part number 740-497. It is the power window regulator that raises and lowers the door glass. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1996-2002 Audi A4, 2002 Audi RS4 and 2000-2002 Audi S4, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
This Dorman OE Solutions window regulator is sold as the regulator only, and the window motor is not included. It is cataloged for the front right position.
- Trustworthy replacement: Engineered and tested to match the original window regulator's fit, function and performance on the listed vehicles.
- Quality assured: Tested by cycling it thousands of times in an actual vehicle door.
- Reliable design: Engineered in the USA and backed by Dorman's long history in the automotive aftermarket.
- Easy installation: Reverse-engineered to the original equipment shape and dimensions for a direct fit.
Signs a window regulator may need replacing include glass that moves slowly or sits crooked, glass that drops into the door, grinding or clicking from inside the door, and a motor that runs while the glass stays put. If a failed regulator is the cause, this unit replaces it.
Interchange: 20-0042
200042 · WR0233 · 84837 · RPVG042 · 822046a · WLR1305 · REPA462901 · SK740497 · WR40497 · 8D0837462 · WPR4747R
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
WR0233, 84837, RPVG042, 822046a, WLR1305, REPA462901, SK740497, WR40497, 20-0042, 8D0837462, WPR4747R
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right 1996-2002 Audi A4 window regulator?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the front right door of the 1996-2002 Audi A4, and it also fits the 2002 Audi RS4 and 2000-2002 Audi S4. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for your exact vehicle.
Does the Dorman 740-497 include the window motor?
No. It is sold as the power window regulator only, so the window motor is not included.
Which door position is this regulator for?
The catalog lists it for the front right position.
What are the signs of a failing window regulator?
Common signs include slow or crooked glass travel, glass dropping into the door, grinding or clicking inside the door, and a motor that runs while the glass does not move. Diagnose the cause before replacing.
How was this window regulator tested?
Dorman tested it by cycling it thousands of times in an actual vehicle door. It was reverse-engineered to the original equipment shape and dimensions for a direct fit.
