Damaged Rear Window, Removing

-- Protect the body and vehicle interior from glass splinters.

-- Remove the glass pieces up to the adhesive sealant.

-- Remove the connections for the window defogger and antenna.

-- Bond the flange -2- all around with fabric reinforced adhesive tape.

Fig 1: Bonding Flange With Fabric Reinforced Adhesive Tape

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION:

Risk of injury to the hands and eyes from glass fragments.

Getting cut is possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Wear safety gloves.

-- Cut through the adhesive sealant (with the remaining glass) in the window opening with the Window Cutter:V.A.G 1561A and the Window Cutter U Blade:V.A.G 1561 .