Remove the side window glass

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVE THE STRIP ON THE BOTTOM REAR SIDE WINDOW GLASS .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT OR RIGHT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT OR RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FROM THE SIDE WINDOW GLASS ON THE LEFT OR RIGHT .

• Punch the separating cord (2) with the wire starter (1) through the adhesive bead and insert, as shown.

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• Fasten the spider removal tool (1) as shown.

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• Secure the anchor suction cup (1) as shown.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Secure component against falling.
• Route the separating cord (1) around in clockwise direction at the adhesive area of the side window behind the seals and secure it with the knurled screw of the anchor suction cup.
• Separate the side window with the removal tool.

  The tool must be repositioned repeatedly to prevent damage on the vehicle and the tool!

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

  • Protect working area.
  • Handle tools and components carefully.

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• Remove the adhesive bead (1) with a scraper from the side window glass (2).
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Bonding surfaces must be dry and free of dust and grease. After the adhesive area has been cleaned, it must no longer be taped with bare hands.
• If necessary, remove the protruding centering pin and replace damaged Velcro fastener (Dual Lock tape).
  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components  .
  Scratches, surface damage  .

  • Protect working area.
  • Handle tools and components carefully.

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• Remove the adhesive bead (1) with a scraper.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Bonding surfaces must be dry and free of dust and grease. After the adhesive area has been cleaned, it must no longer be taped with bare hands.
• If necessary, remove the protruding centering pin and replace damaged Velcro fastener (Dual Lock tape).
• Replace damaged Velcro fastener (Dual Lock tape).
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Bonding surfaces must be dry and free of dust and grease. After the adhesive area has been cleaned, it must no longer be taped with bare hands.
• Clean bonding surfaces.
• Check the hook and loop tapes (Dual Lock tape) and retrofit as needed.
• Apply the adhesive bead.

  While applying the adhesive bead, the dimension (A) of the outer edge of the side window must be maintained to avoid an adhesive bond of the trim.

  Dimension (A) = 15 mm (+-1 mm)

• When reusing the side window, apply the adhesive bead to the cut back adhesive bead of the side window.
• When using a new side window, apply the adhesive bead to the cut back adhesive bead of the body.

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