Glass Trim, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Open the glass panel.
-- Push the sealing lip on the windshield cover profile with the cut out protection -1- from the Window Removal Set:VAS 861 001A as far as possible downward -arrow-.
Risk of injury to the hands and eyes from glass fragments.
Getting cut is possible.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Wear safety gloves.
-- Guide the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A around the glass trim and let both ends -arrows- lower right on the glass trim escape.
-- Secure the removal tool with the reel device -2- and Double Suction Lifter:V.A.G 1344 on the windshield.
-- Secure the outer end of the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A on the Double Suction Lifter:V.A.G 1344 and the inner end on the removal device.
-- To guide the cord better place the trim wedge -1- from the Window Removal Set:VAS 861 001A underneath.
-- Cut free the glass trim as far as possible.
TIP:
If there is difficulty cutting through the adhesive bead, heat up the glass trim in this area using the Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower:VAS 1978/14A . Protect adjacent components from the temperature effects during this and note their permitted temperatures.
-- Move the tools in the direction of the center of the window glass and cut free the remaining section.
-- Remove the glass trim.