Removing the rear window (rear window broken)
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 .
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING REAR DECK .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FOR THE REAR WINDOW FRAME ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .
- Refer to REMOVING TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
- 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.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Disconnect plug connections (2) and unclip from the cable clips.
- Disconnect plug connection (3).
- Secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.
- Cut out the rear window with a suitable tool 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 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.