Undamaged Side Window, Removing, A6 AVANT

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

Procedure 

-- 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 .

-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- and secure to the window glass with adhesive tape.

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-- Insert the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A  in the piercing awl -1-.

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TIP:

To prevent any damage, cover the area where the piercing awl comes out at the body flange with adhesive tape.

-- Press the piercing awl in this area from the outside inward through the adhesive bead and preform the separation cut toward the inside.

-- Route the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A  under the side window and secure on the end of the striker -1-.

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TIP:

Slightly lift the molding using the trim wedge from the Window Removal Set:VAS 861 001A  .

-- Secure the upper side window with adhesive tape -2 and 3-.

-- Secure the removal device with the reel device -2- on the inside of the window.

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-- Insert the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A  in the reel device -arrow-.

-- Tension the cutting cord with the reel device.

-- Slide the cutting guard -3- from the Window Removal Set:VAS 861 001A  between the cutting cord and insulation -1- for protection.

-- Cut the first section free. This will guide the cutting wire into the integrated idler roller on the reel device. The locating pins are cut at the same time.

-- Insert the hook -1- into the hole -arrow-.

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-- Guide the Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A  through the hook -1- and cut out the bottom of the rear side window with the removal device -2-.

-- Remove the hook.

-- Slide the cutting guard -1- between the headliner -2- and the Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A  .

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-- Move the removal device -3- and cut free the area along the D-pillar upward. The locating pins are cut at the same time.

-- Slide the cutting guard -3- between the headliner -2- and the Cutting Cord:VAS 861 001/1A  .

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-- Move the removal device -1- and cut free the upper area of the C-pillar. The locating pins are cut at the same time.

-- Remove the side window from the side window frame.