Removal And Installation: Windshield

Removing

-- Remove A-pillar trim Removal and Installation

-- Remove the sun visors Removal and Installation .

-- Remove interior rearview mirror Removal and Installation .

-- Remove left and right drip rails DRIP RAIL

-- Push the cover for instrument panel V.A.G 1474/8 -1- in between the windshield and instrument panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover For Instrument Panel V.A.G 1474/8 Pushed In Between Windshield And Instrument Panel

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-- Thrust awl V.A.G 1474/2 -2- through adhesive bead.

-- Push cutting cord end -3- using awl V.A.G 1474/2 -2- through adhesive sealing material into the vehicle interior.

-- Secure cutting cord end on the inside against pulling out using pull handle V.A.G 1351/1 -3-.

Fig 2: Cutting Cord Inserted Into Window Flange By Aid Of Small Tube

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-- Loosen sealing lip from window flange in upper area of windshield with a plastic wedge and spray with cleaning solution D 009 401 04 (as a substitute for lubricant).

-- Insert cutting cord -2- in upper area of windshield by aid of small tube -1-.

-- For very narrow gap dimensions, guide cutting cord from outside and press under lip using plastic wedge.

-- Lay cutting cord -2- around the window and also guide inside the second cord end.

Make sure that cutting cord -2- is inserted under the window at the corners.

-- Secure second cutting cord end onto spooling tool V.A.G 1654 A.

Fig 3: Identifying Removal Of Sections Of Window

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-- Set spooling tool V.A.G 1654 A to "position I".

-- Relocate spooling tool V.A.G 1654 A appropriately and cut window free.

-- While cutting free, press cutting cord against window using a wedge V.A.G 1474/5 to prevent damage to instrument panel and to have clearance at window flange.

Installing

Window, Preparing for Glazing WINDOW, UNDAMAGED, PREPARING FOR GLAZING

Window, New, Preparing for Glazing WINDOW WITHOUT PRE-COATING, NEW, PREPARING FOR GLAZING

Window Flange, Preparing for Glazing WINDOW FLANGE, PREPARING FOR GLAZING

Installation Information INSTALLATION INFORMATION

Minimum Curing Time MINIMUM CURING TIME