Undamaged rear window, removing

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CAUTION: Always wear protective glasses and leather gloves when removing a window.

Remove rear lid trim. →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
Remove rear window wiper motor. →
- 92 WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER SYSTEM
- 92 WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, CABRIOLET
Disconnect electrical harness connectors for heated rear window and antennas.
Pull off side sealing strip at rear window.

Fig 1: Piercing Through Adhesive Sealing Material Using A Guide Needle With Handle From V.A.G 1755 Window Removing Kit

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Open rear lid.
Pierce through adhesive sealing material using a guide needle with handle - 1 - from V.A.G 1755 window removing kit.
Remove handle and thread end of cutting cord through eye of the guide needle.

Fig 2: Pulling Cutting Cord End Inward To Opposite Window Side With Guide Needle From V.A.G 1755 Window Removing Kit

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Pull cutting cord end - A - inward (use pliers and protective gloves) to opposite window side with guide needle from V.A.G 1755 window removing kit.

Fig 3: Inserting Cutting Cord End Around Rear Window Using Small Tube From V.A.G 1755 Window Removing Kit

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Using plastic wedge, loose sealing lip from glass flange and spray with D009 401 04 cleaning solution (lubricant replacement).
Insert cutting cord end - B - around rear window using small tube from V.A.G 1755 window removing kit.

Fig 4: Using Needle And Handle To Pull Second Cutting Cord End