Windshield, Convertible

Flush-Bonded Windows

Windshield, Convertible

Removing

- Remove inner roof crossmember trim.

- If necessary, remove rain sensor, refer to => [ Rain Sensor ]. Flush-Bonded Windows

- 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.G 1474 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.

Installing

- Preparing undamaged window for glazing, refer to => [ Undamaged Window, Preparing for Glazing ] Flush-Bonded Windows.

- Preparing new window for glazing, refer to => [ New Window, Preparing for Glazing ] Flush-Bonded Windows.

- Preparing window flange for glazing, refer to => [ Window Flange, Preparing for Glazing ] Flush-Bonded Windows.

- Installation notes, refer to => [ Installation Information ] Flush-Bonded Windows.

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

- Install rain sensor. Refer to => [ Rain Sensor ]. Flush-Bonded Windows