Undamaged Side Window, Removing

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CAUTION:

In window separation area, protect side panel and roof against paint damage with adhesive tape.

-- Remove the door seal in the >>A-pillar<< and side window area.

-- Remove the side trim molding and roof molding.

Fig 1: Routing Cutting Cord Around Side Window

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

CAUTION:

Roof trim molding must not be bent.

-- Route the cutting cord around the side window as shown in the illustration.

-- Secure ends X and Y in two pull grips from Bonded Window Tool Kit:VAG1351 .

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

-- In this way, first the securing pin on the rear of the window and then the adhesive bead are cut through.

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

-- Remove window from window opening.

BROKEN SIDE WINDOW, REMOVING

-- Protect body and interior from glass splinters.

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

-- Remove glass pieces from adhesive material.

WARNING:

When removing a window, always wear protective eyewear and leather gloves.

-- Cut through the adhesive sealing material (with glass residue) in the from window opening using Window Cutter: VAG1561A and Blade Offset : VAG1561/10

Preparations For Installing Side Window

-- When reusing an undamaged window, cut remaining adhesive sealing material on window and flange using a carpet knife so that it is even, but do not remove completely!

NOTE:

The remaining material acts as a base for the new adhesive to be applied.

CAUTION:

Keep the adhesive surface free of dirt and grease.
Cut back the adhesive surface shortly before installing.
Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive surface.

With New Window

-- Clean all around the adhesive surface with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04 .

-- Apply Glass And Paint Primer:D 009 200 02 all around in adhesive area.

Drying time is 10 minutes.