Side Window, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Bonded Window Tool Kit - VAG1351-
Window Cutter - VAG1561A-
Window Cutter - Universal Blade (2 pc.) - VAG1561/11-

Undamaged Side Window, Removing

WARNING:

To prevent damage to paint when removing and installing trim molding, cover area below side window and on side panel using adhesive tape.
Remove the upper >>C-pillar<< and >>D-pillar<< trim and secure the antenna connections with adhesive tape to the center of the window.

Vehicles with high gloss roof trim molding

-- Roof trim molding and side trim molding removed. Refer to OVERVIEW - ROOF TRIM MOLDING .

Vehicles with standard roof trim molding.

-- Unclip the roof trim molding on the roof around the side window.

Fig 1: Uncliping Roof Trim Molding

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Route the cutting wire around the side window as shown in the illustration.

-- Secure ends X and Y in two pull grips from Bonded Window Tool Kit VAG1351.

-- Pull cutting wire forward in direction of arrow -A- using sawing motions and cut through lower adhesive sealing material at side panel and at roof frame.

-- In this way, first the securing pin on the rear of the window and then the adhesive bead are cut through.

-- Then pull cutting cord through in direction of arrow -B- downward through adhesive sealing material.

-- Remove window from window opening.

Broken Side Window, Removing

-- Protect body and interior from glass splinters.

-- Bond flange all around with fabric reinforced adhesive tape.

-- Remove glass pieces from adhesive material.

WARNING:

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

-- Cut through the adhesive sealing material (with glass residue) in the from window opening using Window Cutter VAG1561A and Window Cutter - Universal Blade (2 pc.) VAG1561/11

Preparations for Installing Side Window

-- When reusing an undamaged window, cut remaining adhesive sealing material on window and flange using a carpet knife so that it is even, but do not remove completely!

NOTE:

The remaining material acts as an adhesive base for the new sealant that will be applied.

CAUTION:

Keep the adhesive surface free of dirt and grease.
Cut back the adhesive surface shortly before installing.
Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive surface.

With New Window:

-- Clean all around the adhesive surface with Cleaning Solution D 009 401 04.

-- Apply Glass/Paint Primer D 009 200 02 all around ont he adhesive surface.

Curing time 10 minutes.

Side Window, Installing

-- The roof trim molding and side trim molding must be installed before installing the side window.

-- Install the side window and centering pins into the window flange and press it all the way into the body.

NOTE:

Side window without centering pins must be secured to the body with adhesive tape.

-- Observe the minimum curing time. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIME FOR BONDED WINDOWS .