Undamaged Side Window, Removing
In window separation area, protect side panel and roof against paint damage with adhesive tape.
-- Remove the door seal in the >>A-pillar<< and side window area.
-- Remove the side trim molding and roof molding.
Roof trim molding must not be bent.
-- Route the cutting cord 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 light 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 wire 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.
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 Blade Offset : VAG1561/10
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!
The remaining material acts as a base for the new adhesive to be applied.
- 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 And Paint Primer:D 009 200 02 all around in adhesive area.
- Drying time is 10 minutes.