Damaged Rear Window, Removing

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Pay attention to the repair information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Window Cutter:V.A.G 1561A
Window Cutter - Blade, Offset:V.A.G 1561/10

-- 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 .

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.

-- 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 Window Cutter:V.A.G 1561A and Blade Offset:V.A.G 1561/10 (with stopper roll).