Removing the rear window (rear window broken)
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The following procedure forms the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: 51 31... GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR DISASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION OF BONDED WINDOW GLASS .
The following procedure forms the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: 51 31... GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR DISASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION OF BONDED WINDOW GLASS .
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WATER CHANNEL .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH C-PILLAR TRIM PANELS .
- Refer to REMOVING TRIM FOR AUXILIARY BRAKE LIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING AUXILIARY BRAKE LIGHT .
CAUTION:
Broken glass due to damaged front/rear or side windows
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Wear safety goggles and cut-resistant protective gloves.
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.
- Loosen nut (1).
- Remove the cable (2).
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Remove the cable (2).
- Separate the rear window with a suitable tool (for example, a special cutter with an oscillating knife or special tool 0 410 807 ).
- Remove all glass splinters (also under the seats).
- Check the safety belts:
- Condition of belt strap
- Function of the roll-up mechanism
- Seat belt locking reel
- seat belt buckle
Replace any damaged or defective parts.
- If necessary, remove the glass splinters from the housing case of the roller cover for luggage compartment.
- Check the roll-up mechanism of the roller cover for luggage compartment if necessary.
- Remove the adhesive bead on the body using special tool 0 410 436 and clean the adhesive area.