Windshield, Removing

Windshield, removing

Necessary tools and materials.

CAUTION: When removing a window, always wear protective eyewear and leather gloves.

- Remove windshield wiper arms.
- Remove cowl panel trim.







- Remove left, middle and right sun visors.
- Remove rearview mirror.
- Remove trim from upper A-pillars and top of windshield.
- Pierce awl from Window Removing Kit V.A.G 1755 or Cutting Tools For Glass V.A.G 1351 through adhesive bead from inside to outside in lower left corner of windshield.
- Pull cutting cord through adhesive sealing material into inside of vehicle using awl.







- Lay cutting cord underneath and all around inside of windshield.







- Secure end of cutting cord at bolt - arrow - for securing window wiper frame.







- Slide Cover for Audi A4 Dash Panel V.A.G 1474/13 between windshield and instrument panel.
- Secure beginning of cutting cord in winding device and cut out first area of adhesive (up to about center of windshield).







- Move spooling tool, as shown in illustration, and continue cutting.







- Move spooling tool, as shown in illustration, and attach relay pulley.
- Route cord as shown.
- Cut window free until cutting cord is no longer fed through idler pulley.







- Remove idler pulley and continue cutting window free.







- Move spooling tool, as shown in illustration, and attach relay pulley at upper part of window.
- Route cord as shown.
- Cut window free until cutting cord is no longer fed through idler pulley.
- Remove idler pulley and continue cutting window free.
- Repeat these steps in top left and bottom left corners of windshield.
- Completely cut window free.
- Cut through any adhesive beads that were not completely cut through using Electric Cutter V.A.G 1561 A and appropriate cutting blade.
- Remove window with two double suction cups.