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Undamaged Side Window







Undamaged Side Window

Removing

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 impedance converter - 1 -.






- 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).

Vehicles with side window trim molding

- Slide the trim removal wedge (T10039/1) - 2 - carefully in the - direction of the arrow - under the trim molding - 1 -.






- Remove the trim molding - 1 -.

All vehicles

- Pull the cutting cord - 1 - through the adhesive sealant into the vehicle interior using the awl (V.A.G 1474/2) - 2 - at the location shown in the illustration.






- Insert the cutting cord - 3 - into the window flange behind the seal using the small tube - 1 -.






- Secure the end of the cord - 3 - to the handle (V.A.G 1351/1) - 2 - to counterhold.






- Pull other end - 2 - 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.

- The spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 A) - 1 - can also be used instead of the spooling tool (V.A.G 1654).






- One suction cup can be removed from the spooling tool (V.A.G 1654) - 1 - as illustrated. By doing this, the roller of the spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 A) can be placed closer to window flange.