FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Undamaged Side Window, Removing




- Remove side trim and B-pillar trim. Also remove side support for luggage compartment cover and remove C-pillar trim. Service and Repair
- 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).





- Pull cutting thread through the adhesive sealing material into vehicle interior with broach (from VAG 1474).





- Guide cutting thread in between lip and window flange with help of tube -1- (If cutting thread should break, then cutting wire can also be used). If gap is too small guide cutting thread on outside and press under lip with a plastic wedge.
- Place cutting thread around side window.





- Secure outer end of thread to pull toggle from VAG 1351 to counter-hold.
- Secure inner end of thread to winding device VAG 1654 and cut out window by moving winding device as necessary.

NOTE: Press cutting thread against window glass with plastic wedge during cutting process, in order to have clearance at window flange.