Undamaged side window, removing
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CAUTION:
Always wear protective glasses and leather gloves when removing a window.
Remove the following trim pieces:
- Side luggage compartment trim. →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
- D-pillar trim. →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
- Trim above rear side window. →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
- C-pillar trim. →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
- Remove C-pillar trim from rear side window toward front - arrows -.
Side window with gloss package
- Beginning at C-pillar, pull lower trim molding - 1 - from retaining springs - 2 -.
- Disengage lower trim molding from roof trim molding.
CAUTION:
- To prevent damage to paint when removing and installing trim molding, cover area below side window and on side panel using adhesive tape.
- Also, a slightly bent roof trim molding is damaged and must be replaced.
All vehicles:
Fig 3: Piercing Through Adhesive Sealing Material Using Guide Needle With Handle From V.A.G 1755 Window Removing Kit
- Pierce through adhesive sealing material using a guide needle with handle from V.A.G 1755 window removing kit.
- Remove handle and thread cutting cord through eye of the guide needle.
Fig 4: Pulling Cutting Cord End Inward (Use Pliers And Protective Gloves) To Opposite Window Side With Guide Needle From V.A.G 1755 Window Removing Kit
- 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 5: Pulling Cutting Cord With Small Tube From V.A.G 1755 Window Removing Kit Under Polyurethane Molding Of Side Window
- Pull cutting cord - B - with small tube from V.A.G 1755 window removing kit under polyurethane molding of side window.
- Insert cutting cord completely around window.
- Pierce through adhesive sealing material using a guide needle with handle from V.A.G 1755 window removing kit.
- Remove handle and thread end of cutting cord - B - through eye of the guide needle.
- Pull through cutting cord end - B - with guide needle inward (use pliers and protective gloves).
- Secure cutting cord end - B - to belt guide console.
- Attach spooling tool V.A.G 1654 as shown together with cutting cord.
- Cut first area at C-pillar and window bottom.
NOTE:
- Press cutting cord in direction of chassis during cutting procedure.
- Position V.A.G 1474/1 roller as depicted in the illustration.
- Move spooling tool V.A.G 1654 and continue cutting.
Fig 10: Positioning V.A.G 1474/1 Roller, Moving Spooling Tool V.A.G 1654 & Continue Cutting (1 Of 2)
- Position V.A.G 1474/1 roller as depicted in the illustration.
- Move spooling tool V.A.G 1654 and continue cutting.
- Remove side window using V.A.G 1344 double suction cups.