Undamaged Windshield

Undamaged Windshield

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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• Cutting tool kit (V.A.G 1474 A)

• 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)

• Electric cutter (V.A.G 1561 A)

• Blade, offset (V.A.G 1561/2)

• Blade, offset (V.A.G 1561/8)

• Adjustment gauge (3371)

• Blade, offset (V.A.G 1561/19)

• Double cartridge gun (VAS 5237)

- Remove the A-pillar trim.

- Remove all sun visors.

- Remove the interior rearview mirror.

- For the procedure when working on a vehicle with a rain/light recognition sensor

- Remove headliner..

- The headliner can now be lowered far enough so that windshield can be cut out without damaging headliner.

- Information for vehicles with assistance systems.






- Loosen the ground wire - 5 - at the bolt - 6 - and secure the Kapton wire on the window glass with adhesive tape.

- Disconnect the connections - 2 and 3 - in the plenum chamber and unclip them from the mount. Kapton wires - 1 and 4 - must be secured to windshield with adhesive tape.

• Make sure that wires are not damaged when windshield is cut out. The windshield must be replaced if the wires are damaged.

- Install the cover for dash panel (V.A.G 1474/19) - 1 - between the windshield and the instrument panel.






- Pull the cutting wire - 2 - with the awl (V.A.G 1474/2) through the adhesive inside the passenger compartment.

- Secure the cutting wire end from being pulled out using the pull handle (V.A.G 1351/1) - 3 -.






- Insert cutting cord - 2 - into windshield flange using small tube - 1 -.

- Lay cutting thread around windshield.

- Make sure that cutting thread is inserted at the corners under the windshield.

- Secure the second cord end to the spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 A).






- Set spooling tool (V.A.G 1654 A) into "Position I".

- Move the reel device (V.A.G 1654 A) according to the position required and cut the windshield free.

- While cutting free, press cutting cord against windshield using the plastic wedge in order to have clearance from the windshield flange and instrument cluster.

Installation

Preparing undamaged windshield for glazing, refer to => [ Undamaged Window Glass, Preparing for Glazing ] Undamaged Window Glass, Preparing for Glazing.

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

Preparing windshield flange for glazing, refer to => [ Window Flange, Preparing for Glazing ] Service and Repair.

Installing, refer to => [ Windshield Installation Instructions ] Windshield Installation Instructions.

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

Information for vehicles with assistance systems.

Adhesive Sealant, Removing from Window

- Using adhesive remover is recommended. Always follow the safety precautions when using adhesive remover.

When cleaning from vehicle interior out, the window just installed must not be pressed outward.

- Wipe the paint surfaces with a clean cloth. Remove the residual adhesive with the adhesive remover.

- Clean the plastic trim: let the adhesive sealant harden for approximately 1 hour and then peel it off.