Undamaged Rear Window

Undamaged Rear Window

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)

Removing

• If window will be reused, make sure the window defroster and antenna module electrical connectors are not damaged.






- Remove the left and right C-pillar upper trim..

- Remove the rear shelf..

- Remove the headliner near the rear window..

- Disconnect the connections for the right and left rear window defogger - 5 - and secure them to the window glass with adhesive tape.

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

- Remove the high-mounted brake lamp. .

- Unclip the antenna module - 1,3 and 4 - from the rear window and disconnect the connector.

- Antenna modules are adhered to window with double-sided adhesive tape. Gently lift off the antenna module from the window glass. Always replace the adhesive tape if it is damaged.

- Insert the cutting wire into the window flange using a tube.

- Push cutting cord through adhesive sealant into vehicle interior at lower area of rear window using awl from separating device for bonded windows (V.A.G 1474 A).






- Pull the outer end of the cord in and hold it with the pull handle (V.A.G 1351/1).

- Secure the inner end of the cord to the reel device.

- Move the reel device as needed and cut the windshield out.

- While cutting, press the cutting cord against the window with a plastic wedge in order to have clearance at the window flange.

Installation

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

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

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

Installing, refer to => [ Rear Window Installation Information ] Rear Window Installation Information.

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