Undamaged Rear Window, Removing

- Disconnect wiring connections for heated rear window and press contact tabs onto window.
- Remove hatshelf.
- Remove upper C-pillar trim. Service and Repair
- Loosen sealing lip from window flange with plastic wedge and spray in cleaning solution D 009 401 04 (as a substitute for lubricant).
- Place cutting thread with help of small tube into window flange

NOTE: Place cutting thread in deep enough so that damage to lip or spacer rib is avoided.





- Pull cutting thread with awl (from VAG 1474A) through adhesive seal material into vehicle interior.





- Pull outer thread inward and hold rigid with pull handle VAG 1351/1.
- Fasten thread end (inner) to winding device.
- Position winding device.
- Slide protective film -1- (VAG 1474/14) between rear window glass and headliner.





- Position winding device as necessary to cut window free.

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





Instead of winding device shown above (VAG 1654), tool VAG 1654A can also be used.

The suction can be removed from the tool and the roller can be guided tighter on the glass flange.