Damaged Rear Window, Removing
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- Pay attention to the repair information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .
CAUTION:
Risk of injury to the hands and eyes from glass fragments.
Getting cut is possible.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Wear safety gloves.
-- Protect the body and vehicle interior from glass splinters.
-- Disconnect the rear window defroster and window antenna connectors.
-- Remove the glass pieces up to the adhesive.
-- Tape off the flange all the way around with fabric-reinforced adhesive tape.
-- Cut through the adhesive (with glass remnants) in the opening for the window using a :VAG1561A and :VAG1561/10 (with stopper roll).