Remove rear window
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH REAR SIDE TRIM PANELS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE STORAGE SHELF .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BRAKE LIGHT .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The following procedure forms the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR THE DISASSEMBLY AND 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: GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR THE DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF BONDED WINDOW GLASS .
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform window removal using the "spider".
For additional information see: REMOVING WINDOWS WITH A "SPIDER" . - Tape off body in area of piercing point with fabric adhesive tape.
- Push the thread through the adhesive bead along the line (1) from the inside.
- Cut out rear window using the spider special tool 2 357 248 .