Undamaged Side Window, Removing

Undamaged Side Window, Removing

• The following describes removing and installing the left side window. Removing and installing the right side window is identical.

- Loosen the luggage compartment trim panel at the top...

- Remove the C-pillar trim and D-pillar trim:

- 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 the cutting cord - 1 - into the window flange behind the seal using the small tube - 2 -.






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

- Pull other end of cutting cord into interior.






- One suction cup is removed by the spooling tool (V.A.G 1654).

- Secure other end of cord to spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 A) - 4 -.

- Cut window free by moving spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 A) - 4 - accordingly.

Increased counter forces are used at the angle bracket - 3 - positions.

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