Removing rear door window glass

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE OUTER WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP AT THE REAR DOOR .
Refer to REMOVING REAR DOOR TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW FRAME AT THE REAR .
Refer to REMOVING WINDOW FRAME TRIM OF REAR DOOR .

Prerequisite

The door window glass is fully shut.

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Secure the door window glass to the door frame when it is closed using adhesive tape at top.
Spread the holder (1) on the door window glass with the special tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325) (2) and unlock.
Move the power window all the way down.
Feed out remove the adhesive tape and take out the door window glass to the top.

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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 .

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE OUTER WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP AT THE REAR DOOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRAME TRIM ON THE WINDOW FRAME OF THE REAR DOOR .
Refer to REMOVING REAR DOOR TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING THE WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP FROM INNER REAR DOOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE WINDOW FRAME TRIM OF THE REAR DOOR (C-PILLAR) .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Protect components against corrosion. Treat paint damage with corrosion protection.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling.

Cut out the protective plate carefully using special tool 2 326 501 and an approx. 50 cm-long cutting wire.
Remove the adhesive bead from the protective plate and the body using a glass scraper from special tool 0 410 436.

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Cut out the protective plate carefully using special tool 2 326 501 and an approx. 50 cm-long cutting wire.
Remove the adhesive bead from the protective plate and the body using a glass scraper from special tool 0 410 436.

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Detach rubber seal (1) from the window frame trim.

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Heat window frame trim (1) carefully with a hot air blower and release it from the adhesive strip using special tool 0 496 571 (00 9 327) .
Remove the adhesive bead from the window frame trim and the body using a glass scraper from special tool 0 410 436.

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Heat trim (1) carefully with a hot air blower and release it from the adhesive strip using special tool 0 496 571 (00 9 327) .
Remove adhesive residue.

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Remove clamps (1).

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Cut through rubber window seal (1) along dotted lines (2) with a suitable knife.
Release and remove rubber window seal (1) outwards from the door frame.

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Only in vehicles from production date: May 2020
A small hook is placed in the adhesive bead in the marked area. This hook can be used to pull the cutting wire through the adhesive bead.

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Pierce the adhesive bead from the outside to the inside in area (1) with the line threader from special tool 2 357 248.
Pull out the line threader again, marking the point of piercing.
Guide the cutting wire through the marked point with the help of the line threader.
Cut through the adhesive bead with the cutting wire in the arrow direction with the help of special tool 2 326 501.

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Fit special tool 2 296 987 with a long knife as shown.

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Carefully cut through the adhesive bead along the dotted line using special tool 2 296 987.

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Press side window (1) carefully outwards in the upper area.
Cut through the adhesive bead carefully in the lower corners using a glass scraper from special tool 0 410 436.
Remove side window (1) using special tool 2 184 377.
Remove the adhesive bead from the side window and the body using a glass scraper from special tool 0 410 436.

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Do not scratch the side window in the process .