Undamaged Side Window, Removing

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

Removing

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

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

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

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CAUTION:

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

Getting cut is possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Wear safety gloves.

-- Using the scraper no. 3 from the Scraper Set:VAS 6845 push the cutting wire Cutting Tool for Bonded Windows - Wire: VAS 6452/2 all around the side window under the seal.

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-- Secure the upper side window using adhesive tape -1-.

-- Push the universal wedge no. 7 from the Scraper Set:VAS 6845 in the area of the rear side window under the headliner.

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The headliner must be slightly removed from the rear side window.

-- With a sawing motion, remove the cutting wire Cutting Tool for Bonded Windows - Wire:VAS 6452/2 toward the front and cut through the adhesive bead at the same time cut through the locating pin on the side window.

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-- Remove the side window from the window opening.