Removing the rear window (rear window broken)

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform window removal using the "spider".
For additional information see: 51 31... WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL USING "SPIDER" .

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 .

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WATER CHANNEL .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to TRIM OF THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE BRAKE LIGHT .

CAUTION: Broken glass due to damaged front/rear or side windows
Injury hazard!

Wear safety goggles and cut-resistant protective gloves.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.

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Loosen nut (1).
Remove the cable (2).

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Remove the cable (2).

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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.