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WM 648619 Removing and installing rear window

Technical values





Preliminary work

1. Remove rear spoiler => 665819 Removing and installing rear spoiler - section on "Removing".

Technical values

Test and adjustment values

Information

- The figures showing the gap dimensions can be found in the section entitled => Diagram of gap dimensions.






Removing rear window





1. Opening rear window





2. Removing rear window
2.1. Ensure that the rear window does not fall with the help of a second person.
2.2. Unscrew -1- fastening screws.
2.3. Remove rear window -2-.






Installing rear window









1. Positioning and fastening rear window
1.1. Position rear window -2- with the help of a second person.
1.2. Screw in fastening nuts -1- and tighten slightly.
1.3. Align rear window and adjust the joint measurements accordingly => Test and adjustment values.
1.4. Tighten fastening nuts -1- to the specified tightening torque => Tightening torque: 17 ftlb.+/-1.5 ftlb..






Subsequent work

1. Install rear spoiler => 665819 Removing and installing rear spoiler - section on "Installing".
2. Close rear window