Undamaged Side Window, Removing

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CAUTION:

In window separation area, protect side panel and roof against paint damage with adhesive tape.
Insert a protective film between the cutting cable and the C/D-pillar trim panels on the inside of the window.

-- Remove the door seal in the >>C-pillar<< and side window area.

-- The >>B-pillar<< trim is removed. Refer to B-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the roof trim molding. Refer to ROOF TRIM MOLDING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Removing Undamaged Side Window

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

CAUTION:

Roof trim molding must not be bent.

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

-- Secure ends X and Y in two pull grips from Bonded Window Tool Kit VAG 1351.

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

-- Remove window from window opening.