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Undamaged Rear Window







Undamaged Rear Window

Removing

Remove the rear lid trim panel and the window frame trim panel.

If windshield is to be used again, make sure that electrical connections for windshield heating are not damaged.

- Remove the connectors - 1 - for the heated rear window - arrow - and secure it to the window with the adhesive tape.






- Thrust awl (V.A.G 1474/2) - 1 - through adhesive bead.






- Pull the cutting wire - 2 - inside through adhesive using awl (V.A.G 1474/2) - 1 -.

- Secure end of cutting cord - 3 - with handle - 1 - pull handle (V.A.G 1351/1) before pulling out.






- Lay cutting cord - 3 - around the window and also guide inside the second cord end.

- Secure end of cutting cord to spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 A) - 2 -.

- Mount the reel device (V.A.G 1654 A) - 2 - as illustrated.

- Relocate spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 A) - 2 - appropriately and cut window free.

- While cutting free, press cutting cord - 3 - against window using Wedge (V.A.G 1474/5) to have clearance to window flange.