Rear Window

Rear Window

• The following describes removing bonded windows using the removal kit for bonded windows (V.A.G 1474 A). It is also possible to use removal kit for bonded windows (VAS 6452).

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Removal kit for bonded windows (V.A.G 1474 A) or removal kit for bonded windows (VAS 6452)

• Suction lifter (V.A.G 1344)

• Cutting tools for glass (V.A.G 1351)

• Window removing kit (V.A.G 1755)

• Cartridge gun (V.A.G 1628)

• Cartridge heater (V.A.G 1939)

Removing

- Remove the left and right C-pillar upper trim.

- Remove the rear shelf.

- Remove the headliner near the rear window.

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

- Disconnect connections for heated rear window and window antennas.

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






- Secure the cutting wire end with the pull handle (V.A.G 1351/1).






- Lay the cutting wire around the rear window and guide the second cord end toward the inside.

- Secure cutting wire end to the spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 A).

- Install the cover for dash panel (V.A.G 1474/8) - 1 - carefully between the rear window and the headliner.

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






- Move spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 A) according to position required and cut windshield free.

- While cutting free, press cutting cord against window using plastic wedge (V.A.G 1474/5) in order to have clearance from window flange.

- To remove the rear window - 1 - open the rear lid - 2 - approximately 45°.






- Remove the rear window - 1 - from the body flange - arrow a - and move it under the rear lid - arrow b -.

Installation

Window, Preparing for Glazing, refer to => [ Undamaged Window Glass, Preparing for Glazing ] Undamaged Window Glass, Preparing for Glazing

Window, New, Preparing for Glazing, refer to => [ New Window Glass, Preparing for Glazing ] New Window Glass, Preparing for Glazing

Window Flange, Preparing for Glazing, refer to => [ Window Flange, Preparing for Glazing ] Service and Repair

Installing, refer to => [ Bonded Window Glass Installation Instructions ] Service and Repair.

- Once all the preparation work for glazing the rear window - 1 - is complete, open the rear lid - 2 - approximately 45°.






- First guide the rear window - 1 - under the rear lid - 2 - - arrow a -.

- Then place the rear window - 1 - on the body flange in its installed position - arrow b -.

Minimum curing time, refer to => [ Minimum Curing Time for Bonded Windows ] Minimum Curing Time for Bonded Windows.