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Undamaged Side Window






Flush-Bonded Windows

Undamaged Side Window

- Remove side trim, B-pillar trim, and C-pillar trim

- Cut through locating pins - 1 - using a knife before cutting sealant bead and remove from body.





- Insert plastic wedge between sealing lip and window flange.

- Loosen sealing lip from window flange all around and spray in cleaning solution (D 009 401 04) (as a substitute for lubricant).

- Push cutting cord through adhesive sealant into vehicle interior using awl (from (V.A.G 1474)).





When piercing adhesive bead, make sure that sealing lip - 1 - at window front edge is not also pierced.

- Using tube - 1 -, guide in cutting cord between lip and window flange (if cutting cord breaks, a cutting cable can also be used).





- For very narrow gap dimensions, guide cutting cord from outside and press under lip using plastic wedge.

- Place cutting cord around side window.

- Secure one cord end to spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 ).





- It is recommended to use spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 A ) instead of spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 ) because of shape and size of side window.

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

- Pull through second cord inward and attach grip from (V.A.G 1351 ) to counterhold.

- Move spooling tool according to position required and cut windshield free.

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

Installing Side Window

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