Windshield, Removing (Convertible)

Windshield, Removing (Convertible)

- Remove inner roof crossmember trim
- If necessary, remove rain sensor.
- Remove wiper arms (hex nuts M8 = 20 Nm).
- Remove outer plenum chamber cover.
- Remove sealing lip in upper area of windshield and along A-pillars from window flange using a plastic wedge, and spray with cleaning solution D 009 401 04 (as a substitute for lubricant).
- Using tube, insert cutting cord into window flange (cutting cable can also be used).
- For very narrow gap dimensions, guide cutting cord from outside and press under lip using plastic wedge.







- Push cutting cord end through adhesive sealant into vehicle interior using awl (from V.A.G1474 A).







- Secure one cord end to spooling tool V.A.G 1654.
- Pull through second cord inward and attach grip from V.A.G 1351 to counterhold.
- Set spooling tool V.A.G 1654 into "Position I".
- Move spooling tool according to position required and cut windshield free.
- While cutting free, press cutting cord against window using plastic wedge in order to have clearance from window flange and instrument cluster.