Undamaged Rear Window, Removing

Undamaged Rear Window, Removing


NOTE: Cutting the adhesive with an electric cutter is not recommended, since the adhesive bead on the outer edge of the lid melts, particularly on top, but also on the sides about the width of the flange. When cutting from the outside there is a risk that the protruding sealing lip will be damaged.


- Removing rear lid trim
- Pull off connections for rear window defroster and press connecting tabs onto window.
- Loosen sealing lip from window flange with plastic wedge and spray in cleaning solution D 009 401 04 (as substitute for lubricant).


CAUTION!
Part numbers listed in this manual are for reference only. Always check with your parts department for the latest part number information.







- Pull cutting thread through adhesive material into vehicle interior with awl (from VAG 1474).

NOTE: When pushing through adhesive bead do not punch through sealing lip -1- on glass edge.


- Place cutting thread in window flange with help of tube (cutting wire may also be used).
- If gap is too small guide cutting thread on outside and push under the lip with a plastic wedge.


NOTE: Place cutting thread deep enough in order to avoid damaging sealing lip and/or spacing lip.







- Place cutting thread -1- around glass flange, hook in over upper corner of lid and pull tight.

Due to curvature of lid, it is not possible to install cutting thread on side and upper edge in glass flange.







- Secure an end of thread to reel VAG 1654.
- Reel VAG 1654A can be used instead of reel VAG 1654.
- One suction cup can be removed from the reel as shown in illustration. This allows reel to be guided closer to window flange.
- Pull second thread end into vehicle and counter hold with handle from VAG 1351.
- Place reel VAG 1654 in Position "I".







- Move reel according to position required and cut windshield free.
- To have clearance at window flange, press cutting thread against glass with plastic wedge or awl (from VAG 1474) during cutting process.
- When cutting, cutter thread is pushed into upper edge of glass into flange. If necessary, it should be guided or the fit between lid and glass should be corrected.


WARNING!
Always wear protective goggles and leather gloves.