Assembly Overview

Rear Window (Avant), Removing And Installing

Assembly Overview







NOTE: Cut out rear window using tool 357 845 955 and with special tool VAG1655.

1 - Rear window glass
- Remove undamaged glass.
- Remove damaged glass.
- Dim. - a - determined when installing
- Dim. - b - must be at least 1 mm (0.039 in.)

2 - Adhesive bead
- Note various distances to glass edge
- Distances to glass edge are specified through markings.
- Dimensions for adhesive application and adhesive bead cross section.







3 - Upper trim for tailgate
- Remove before disassembling rear window

CAUTION: When installing or using the cutting cord, be careful not to damage visible painted surfaces.

4 - Upper strip (4x)
- Upper and lower strips are self-adhesive and must be installed at specified distance to glass flange
- Bond onto glass side







5 - Lower strip (4x)
- Bond onto tailgate side
6 - Lower trim for tailgate
- Remove before disassembling rear window
7 - Rear wiper
8 - Seal for rear wiper

CAUTION: When installing the rear window, the hole for the wiper motor must be centered, otherwise leakage can occur.