Damaged Rear Window, Removing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Window Cutter: VAG1561A
- Window Cutter - Blade, Offset: VAG1561/10
- Pay attention to the repair information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .
-- Remove the rear lid upper trim panel. Refer to REAR LID UPPER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the rear window wiper motor with the grommet. Refer to REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR -V12-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the spoiler. Refer to SPOILER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the side spoiler. Refer to SIDE SPOILER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
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.
-- Remove the glass pieces up to the adhesive.
-- Disconnect the connectors.
-- 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).