Glass Trim, Removing And Installing, A6: Removing

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-- Open the glass panel.

-- Remove the headliner and place on the seats. Refer to HEADLINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- 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 in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- for the glass trim.

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-- Slightly lift the glass trim using the Wedge Set :T10383 .

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-- Using the tool -1-, push through the Cutting Cord :VAS 861 001/1A behind the right threaded pin on the glass trim in direction of -arrow- and repeat.

-- Slightly lift the glass trim using the Wedge Set :T10383 .

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-- Using the tool -1-, push through the Cutting Cord :VAS 861 001/1A behind the threaded pin in the center of the glass trim -arrow- and repeat.

-- Slightly lift the glass trim using the Wedge Set :T10383 .

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-- Using the tool -1-, push through the Cutting Cord :VAS 861 001/1A behind the left threaded pin on the glass trim in direction of -arrow- and repeat.

-- Guide the Cutting Cord :VAS 861 001/1A around the glass trim and let both lower ends go over the glass trim.

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-- Secure the removal tool with the reel device -1- on the left side and secure the Double Suction Lifter :V.A.G 1344 on the right side of the windshield.

-- Secure the left end of the cutting cord on the Double Suction Lifter :V.A.G 1344 and secure the right end on the removal device.

TIP:

If there is difficulty cutting through the adhesive beads, 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.

CAUTION:

Risk of eye injury due to flying shavings.

Eye irritation and injury is possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

-- Cut out the right half of the glass trim.

-- Secure the removal tool with the reel device -1- and Double Suction Lifter :V.A.G 1344 on the right side of the windshield.

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-- Secure the left end of the cutting cord on the Double Suction Lifter :V.A.G 1344 and secure the right end on the removal device.

-- Cut out the left half of the glass trim.

-- Remove the glass trim.