Undamaged Side Window, Removing, A6 Sedan

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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 .

CAUTION:

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

Getting cut is possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Wear safety gloves.

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

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TIP:

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

-- Press the awl in this area from the outside inward through the adhesive bead and pull the cutting cord inward and through.

-- 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 -1- with the reel device on the inside of the window.

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-- Push the Window Removal Set - Cutting Cord: VAS 861 001/1A in the reel device and direct it over the hook -2-.

-- Tension the cutting cord with the reel device.

-- 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.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- and free up the wiring harness -1-.

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-- Secure the hook -1- to the body.

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-- Cut out the bottom of the rear side window with the removal device -2-. The locating pins are cut at the same time.

-- To better guide the cord, place the trim wedge -3- from the Window Removal Set:VAS 861 001A underneath it.

-- Remove the hook and cut free the upper area on the D-pillar using the removal device -1-.

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-- Insert the hook -2- on the body and cut out the upper corner of the side window using the removal device -1-. The locating pins are cut at the same time.

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