Windshield, removing

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Necessary tools and materials → Flush-bonded windows, removing and installing - general information .

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

Remove windshield wiper arms →
- 92 WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER SYSTEM
- 92 WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, CABRIOLET
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Remove cowl panel trim.

Fig 1: Piercing Hole In Adhesive Sealing Material From Inside Of Vehicle Using Awl V.A.G 1755 Or Awl V.A.G 1351 At Bottom-Left Of Windshield

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Remove left, middle and right sun visors →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
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Remove rearview mirror →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
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Remove trim from upper A-pillars and top of windshield →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
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Pierce awl from Window Removing Kit V.A.G 1755 or Cutting Tools For Glass V.A.G 1351 through adhesive bead from inside to outside in lower left corner of windshield.

Pull cutting cord through adhesive sealing material into inside of vehicle using awl.

Fig 2: Laying Cutting Cord Underneath And All Around Inside Of Windshield

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Lay cutting cord underneath and all around inside of windshield.

Fig 3: Securing End Of Cutting Cord At Bolt For Securing Window Wiper Frame

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Secure end of cutting cord at bolt - arrow - for securing window wiper frame.

Fig 4: Laying Cutting Cord Underneath And All Around Inside Of Windshield

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Slide Cover for Audi A4 Dash Panel V.A.G 1474/13 between windshield and instrument panel.
Secure beginning of cutting cord in winding device and cut out first area of adhesive (up to about center of windshield).

Fig 5: Moving Spooling Tool And Continue Cutting

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Move spooling tool, as shown in illustration, and continue cutting.

Fig 6: Moving Spooling Tool And Attaching Relay Pulley

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Move spooling tool, as shown in illustration, and attach relay pulley.

Route cord as shown.

Cut window free until cutting cord is no longer fed through idler pulley.

Fig 7: Removing Relay Pulley And Continue To Cut Adhesive

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Remove idler pulley and continue cutting window free.

Fig 8: Moving Spooling Tool And Attaching Relay Pulley In Upper Corner Of Window

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Move spooling tool, as shown in illustration, and attach relay pulley at upper part of window.

Route cord as shown.

Cut window free until cutting cord is no longer fed through idler pulley.
Remove idler pulley and continue cutting window free.
Repeat these steps in top left and bottom left corners of windshield.
Completely cut window free.

Cut through any adhesive beads that were not completely cut through using Electric Cutter V.A.G 1561 A and appropriate cutting blade.
Remove window with two double suction cups.