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Undamaged Side Window, Wagon






Flush Bonded Windows

Undamaged Side Window, Wagon

Removing and installing is described only for the right side window. Removing and installing the left side window is derived accordingly from this.

- Remove C- and D-pillar trim.

- If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, disconnect the connector from the impedence converter - 1 -.





Vehicles with Side Window Trim Molding

- Carefully slide the Trim Removal Wedge (T10039/1) in the - direction of the arrow - under the trim molding - 1 -.





- Remove the trim molding - 1 -.

All Vehicles

- Pull cutting cord - 1 - through adhesive sealant at place shown in picture into vehicle interior at lower area of rear window using awl (V.A.G 1474/2) from separating device for bonded windows (V.A.G 1474 A).





- Insert cutting cord - 3 - into window flange behind seal by aid of small tube - 1 -.





- Secure a cord end - 2 - to the Pull Handle (V.A.G 1351/1) - 3 - to counter hold.





- Pull other end of cutting cord into interior.

- Secure other end of cord to spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 A) - 1 -.

- Cut window free by moving spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 A) - 1 - accordingly.

- While cutting window free, push cutting cord with plastic wedge against window in order to have clearance at window flange.

- In place of spooling tool (V.A.G 1654), the spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 A) can also be used.





- As shown in illustration, one suction cup can be removed from spooling tool (V.A.G 1654). By doing this, the roller of the spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 A) can be placed closer to window flange.