Window Glass: Service and Repair

647519 Removing And Installing Rear Side Window









Preliminary work

NOTE: Only for vehicles with hardtop.

1. Remove hardtop.
2. Move convertible top to service position.
3. Remove rear side trim panel.

Removing rear side window






1. Undo front and rear fastening screws -1- from the convertible top support and the belt guide section -arrows A-, and pull rear window inner seal -2- up and out -arrow B-.






2. Connect the PIWIS tester 9718 to the diagnostic socket.
3. Switch on ignition.

NOTE:
- The rear window lifter can only be removed when closed.
- This closed state can only be achieved with the PIWIS tester when the convertible top is in service position.

4. Select the Convertible top menu item, then Drive links, and select the Raise rear door window (left or right) menu item in the command line which then appears.
5. Loosen fastening nuts -1- on mounting pieces and remove side window -2- by pulling it up through the slot in the rear side panel. -arrows-






Installing rear side window

NOTE:
- The convertible top must be in service position or fully open in order to fit the side window.
- The power window must be in the upper position.






1. Insert the side window -1- through the side section slot from above and into the clamping jaws -2- of the front and rear drivers -Arrows-.






Adjusting rear side window
Adjusting the side window angle in the vehicle's longitudinal direction

NOTE:
- Moving the side window into the clamping jaws on the receiving rollers equalizes the angle of the side window with respect to the door window.
- The bottom edge of the window must lie against the receiving rollers in the clamping jaws.

1. Adjust the side window in accordance with the contour of the door window.
Gap dimension E: 9 mm±1 mm






2. Tighten fastening nuts -arrows- on clamping jaws to secure side window. Tightening torque: 8.5 Nm (6.3 ftlb.)±1.5 Nm (±1 ftlb.)






Adjusting the lower stop of the power window unit

NOTE:
- It is possible to adjust the height of both lower stops, but these should only be adjusted synchronously.
- The adjustment is only possible when the side window is lowered.

3. Insert hexagon-socket wrench -1- from above. Adjust the height by turning the screws -2-.






4. Insert rear window inner seal -1- into rear side section slot from above -arrow A- and position on the convertible top support or belt guide section.






5. Insert and tighten front and rear fastening screws -2- (-arrows B-). Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)

Subsequent work
1. Install rear side trim panel.
2. End service position.

NOTE: Only for vehicles with hardtop.

3. Install hardtop.

NOTE: Only for vehicles with hardtop.

4. Adjust the hardtop.