Windshield

Windshield

Removing

- Remove plenum chamber cover. Refer to => [ Plenum Chamber Cover ] Plenum Chamber Cover.

- Remove A-pillar trim..

- Remove sun visors.

- Remove the interior rearview mirror.

- Push the cover for instrument panel (V.A.G 1474/8) - 1 - in between the windshield and instrument panel.





- Thrust awl (V.A.G 1474/2) - 2 - through adhesive bead.

- Push cutting cord end - 3 - using awl (V.A.G 1474/2) - 2 - through adhesive sealing material into the vehicle interior.

- Secure cutting cord end on the inside against pulling out using pull handle (V.A.G 1351/1) - 3 -.





- Insert cutting cord - 2 - in upper area of windshield by aid of small tube - 1 -.

- Lay cutting cord - 2 - around the window and also guide inside the second cord end.

Make sure that cutting cord - 2 - is inserted under the window at the corners.

- Secure second cutting cord end onto spooling tool (V.A.G 1654).

- Set spooling tool (V.A.G 1654) to "position I".





- Relocate spooling tool (V.A.G 1654) appropriately and cut window free.

- While cutting free, press cutting cord against window using a wedge (V.A.G 1474/5) to prevent damage to instrument panel and to have clearance at window flange.

Installing

Preparing undamaged window for glazing. Refer to => [ Undamaged Window, Preparing for Glazing ] Undamaged Window, Preparing For Glazing

Preparing new window for glazing. Refer to => [ New Window, Preparing for Glazing ] New Window, Preparing For Glazing

Preparing window flange for glazing. Refer to => [ Window Flange, Preparing for Glazing ] Window Flange, Preparing For Glazing

Installation notes. Refer to => [ Installation Information ] Installation Information

Minimum curing time. Refer to => [ Minimum Curing Time ] Minimum Curing Time