Rear Window, Removing And Installing: Removing
Removal of the rear window using the Flush Bonded Window Kit :V.A.G 1474B is described.
The Flush Bonded Window Kit :VAS 6452 or the Window Removal Set :VAS 861 001A can also be used.
-- Remove the spoiler. Refer to Spoiler, Removing and Installing .
-- Remove the Rear Window Wiper Motor -V12-. Refer to REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR V12, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Disconnect the connectors.
Risk of injury to the hands and eyes from glass fragments.
Getting cut is possible.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Wear safety gloves.
Risk of damaging the component surfaces.
- Tape off the surrounding components in the visible area using commercially available adhesive tape.
-- Pull the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord :VAS 861 001/1A -1- with the Flush Bonded Window Kit - Awl :V.A.G 1474/2 -4- inward at the marked location through the adhesive sealant in the -direction of arrow A-.
-- Secure the cutting cord end with the Bonded Window Tool Kit - Pull Handle :V.A.G 1351/1 to prevent it from being pulled out.
-- Lay the cutting cord around the rear window -2- and guide the second cutting cord toward the inside.
-- Secure the end of the cutting cord to the Window Reel Device :V.A.G 1654 A -3-.
-- Insert the Flush Bonded Window Kit - Plastic Trim :V.A.G 1474/15 between the rear window and the body flange.
-- Position the reel device -3- at the position shown and cut the rear window free in the upper area to both sides.
-- Move the reel device -3- and cut free the rear window at the bottom.
-- To make clearance for the cutting wire to the body flange, push the cutting wire -1- while cutting free against the rear window using the Flush Bonded Window Kit - Wedge (5 pc.) :V.A.G 1474/5 -2-.
Condition
- The help of a second person is necessary for the following procedure.
-- Remove the rear window using two suction lifters.