Rear Side Window, Removing And Installing: Removing

NOTE:

The following describes the removal and installation of the left rear side window. Removing and installing the right rear side window is identical.

-- Remove the side trim panel. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - VEHICLE INTERIOR TRIM PANELS / OVERVIEW - SIDE TRIM PANEL .

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Surrounding Components, Protecting from Damage

-- Pull the cutting wire -1- with the :VAG1474/2 through the adhesive at the position shown in the illustration.

-- Press the seal to the side so that it is not damaged.

-- Insert the cutting wire -3- behind the seal into the window flange using the small tube -1-.

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-- Secure the wire end -3- to the : VAG1351/1 -2- to counterhold.

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-- Pull the other wire end -2- through the adhesive as well.

-- Secure the other wire end to the :VAG1654 A -3-.

-- Cut the window free by moving the : VAG1654A -3- accordingly.

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

-- Instead of the :VAG1654 -3-, the : VAG1654 A -3- can also be used.

Fig 1: Identifying Side Window Removal Method (4 Of 4)

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-- One suction cup can be removed from the :VAG1654 -3- as illustrated. By doing this, the roller of the :VAG1654 A -3- can be placed closer to window glass flange.