Damaged rear window, removing

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

Protect body and interior from glass splinters.

Remove glass pieces up to adhesive material.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector For Antenna And Amplifier

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Disconnect connector - 1 - for antenna and amplifier.
Remove harness connectors for glass defroster.
Mask flange all around with fabric reinforced adhesive tape.

Fig 2: Removing Adhesive Sealing Material (With Glass Residue) From Window Opening Using Electric Cutter And Knife V.A.G 1561/11 (With Stopper Roll)

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Remove adhesive sealing material (with glass residue) - 1 - from window opening using electric cutter and knife V.A.G 1561/11 (with stopper roll).