Rear Window, Wagon
Flush Bonded Windows
Rear Window, Wagon
Removing Undamaged Rear Window
- Remove the rear lid trim.
- Remove the window frame trim.
- Remove the rear window wiper.
- Disconnect the connectors. Refer to - 1 - on the heated rear window - arrow - and press the locking tongue on the window.
- Pull cutting cord - 1 - through adhesive sealant 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).
- Lay cutting cord - 1 - around rear window and pull other end of cord into interior.
- Secure end of cord to grip (V.A.G 1351/1) - 2 - to counter hold.
- Secure other end of cord to spooling tool - 1 -.
- Cut window free by moving spooling tool - 1 - accordingly.
- While cutting window free, push cutting cord with plastic wedge against window in order to have clearance at window flange.
Removing Damaged Rear Window
- Protect body and interior from glass splinters.
- Remove glass pieces from adhesive material.
- Remove the rear lid trim.
- Remove the window frame trim.
- Remove the rear window wiper.
- Disconnect rear window defroster connectors.
- Bond flange - 2 - all around with fabric reinforced adhesive tape.
- Cut through adhesive sealing material (with glass residue) from window opening using electric cutter (V.A.G 1561 A) and cutting blade, bent at right angle (V.A.G 1561/10) (with stopper roll).
CAUTION!
Always wear protective goggles and leather gloves.
Installing Rear Window
Preparing undamaged window for glazing. Refer to --> [ Undamaged Window, Preparing for Glazing ] Flush Bonded Windows Overview
Preparing new window for glazing. Refer to --> [ New Window, Preparing for Glazing ] Flush Bonded Windows Overview
Preparing window flange for glazing. Refer to --> [ Window Flange, Preparing for Glazing ] Flush Bonded Windows Overview
Installation notes. Refer to --> [ Installation Information ] Flush Bonded Windows Overview
Minimum curing time. Refer to --> [ Minimum Curing Time ] Flush Bonded Windows Overview