Damaged Side 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
Hand drill
5 mm drill bit

-- Remove the D-pillar trim panel. Refer to D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the head curtain airbag guide. Refer to OVERVIEW - HEAD CURTAIN AIRBAG .

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

-- Remove the door seal in the side window area.

-- Drill out the pop rivet heads and strike the rivet shaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR SIDE WINDOW .

-- In the window glass cutting area, protect the side panel and roof against paint damage with adhesive tape.

CAUTION:

Risk of injury to the hands and eyes from glass fragments.

Getting cut is possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Wear safety gloves.

-- If equipped, release and disconnect the connectors, and free up.

-- Protect the body and vehicle interior from glass splinters.

-- Tape off the flange all the way around with fabric-reinforced adhesive tape.

-- Remove the glass pieces up to the adhesive.

-- Slide the protective film (for example from Cutting Tool for Bonded Windows:VAS 6452 ) between the trim panels and the window rests.

-- 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).

-- Remove the separated centering pin from the securing hole.