Undamaged side window, removing

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Side window with molding

Fig 1: Undamaged Side Window, Removing

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Apply fabric reinforced adhesive tape - 6 - to area of window edges along circumference to protect paint from damage.
Using awl from V.A.G 1755, pierce through adhesive bead on window glass - 1 - at top in direction of B-pillar from inside vehicle toward outside.
Pull cutting cord - 4 - through toward inside and secure it in grab handle - 3 -.
Secure the other end in pull handle - 5 -.

Second technician pierces adhesive bead at bottom using grab handle as shown.
Pull cutting cord on the outside through adhesive bead - 2 - downward.

NOTE:

At the corners, move cutting cord in sawing motions to cut through the adhesive more easily.

Fig 2: Pulling Cutting Cord Toward Inside And Inserting Grab Handle Into Adhesive Bead At D-Pillar At Rear

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Pull cutting cord - 4 - toward inside and insert grab handle - 3 - into adhesive bead - 2 - at D-pillar at rear.
Pull cutting cord - 4 - toward rear through adhesive bead using pull handle.

Fig 3: Pulling Cutting Cord Toward Inside And Inserting Grab Handle Into Adhesive Bead At D-Pillar At Top

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Pull cutting cord - 4 - toward inside and insert grab handle - 3 - into adhesive bead - 2 - at D-pillar at top.
Pull cutting cord - 4 - upward through adhesive bead using pull handle.
Remove window from cut-out.

Side window with gloss package

Remove C-/D-pillar trim →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Roof Trim Molding And Slide Trim

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Apply adhesive tape - 3 - to C-/D-pillar trim as well as side panel to protect paint from damage.
Pull off trim molding - 1 - from retaining clips - 2 - toward front.

CAUTION: Roof trim molding must not be bent.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Roof Trim Molding

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Carefully pull roof trim molding - 1 - from below, beginning at C-pillar, out of retaining clips using a plastic wedge.
Pry out roof trim molding at D-pillar in the same manner out of retaining clips and pull off downward.
Insert cutting cord around the side window as depicted in the illustration.

Fig 6: Securing Ends X And Y In Two Pull Grips From Special Tool V.A.G 1351

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Secure ends X and Y in two pull grips from special tool V.A.G 1351.
Pull cutting cord in - direction of arrow A - using light sawing motions and cut through lower adhesive sealing material at side panel and at roof frame.
Then pull cutting cord through in - direction of arrow B - downward through adhesive sealing material.
Remove window from window opening.