Side Window, Undamaged, Removing

Side Window, Undamaged, Removing

- Remove C-/D-pillar trim.

- Apply adhesive tape - 3 - to C-/D-pillars as well as side panel to protect paint from damage.





- Pull off trim molding - 1 - from retaining clips - 2 - toward front.

CAUTION!
Roof trim molding must not be bent.

- Carefully pull roof trim molding - 1 - from below, beginning at C-pillar, out of retaining clips using a plastic wedge.





- Pry out roof trim molding at D-pillar in the same manner out of retaining clips and pull off downward.

- Insert cutting cord around the side window as depicted in the illustration.

- Secure ends X and Y in two pull grips from special tool (V.A.G 1351).





- Pull cutting cord in direction of arrow - A - using light sawing motions and cut through lower adhesive sealing material at side panel and at roof frame.

- Then pull cutting cord through in direction of arrow - B - downward through adhesive sealing material.

- Remove window from window opening.