Rear Window Removal

Rear window removal

Special tools:
951 2786 Handle 951 2786 Handle

Special tools:
951 2787 Knife blade 26 951 2787 Knife Blade 26

Special tools:
951 2788 Knife blade 38 mm 951 2788 Knife Blade 38 mm

Rear window removal

Remove:
- trim strips along the D pillar as described in Weatherstrips and trim strips Weatherstrips and Trim Strips.
- the roof sealing strip.

Note! Mask the body around the window with tape to prevent paint damage.

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At the D pillars:
Begin in the top corner and cut downwards.
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Next to the roof:
Begin in the centre and cut outwards.
Use short blade.
Do the same from the other side.
Take care at the corners.
The roof can be cut from corner to corner but it is difficult to go forwards.





Bottom edge:
Open the boot lid.
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Begin in the centre and work outwards towards the rear mudguard.
Do the same on the other side.





When the window has been cut out:
Lift the sidescarefullyand disconnect the contacts for:
- electrically heated rear window (1).
- radio antenna (2).
- TV antenna (3).
(If there is one!)
Lift out the window and place it on the stand.
For handling PUR on the body flange, see PUR on body flange .