Removing Windshield

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield

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→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Always shut off power supply when replacing cutting knife.

1. Unplug windshield antennas at both sides of the vehicle -arrows-  .
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Antenna Connectors

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2. Disconnect plug connections on the A-pillar at the left and right -arrows-  .
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection On A-Pillar

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3. Affix all connectors securely to the windshield using adhesive tape -1-  .
   Fig 4: Identifying Windshield Adhesive Tape

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   Information 

   • The fastening force can be increased by moistening the fastening intake. 
4. Attach the outer suction cups Suction Cups - Stahlwille WE 1140  to the windshield.
5. Unwind the cutting wire and cut using side cutters. → Length: 6 m 

   Information 

   • The cutting thread must be positioned under the rim. 
6. Guide the cutting wire into the gap in the glass Cutting Tool For Bonded Windows - VAS 6452 WE 1480  .
   1. 6.1. Wet the windshield seal -1-  all the way around with soapy water.
   2. 6.2. Pull the cutting wire -2-  all the way through the gap between the windshield and body -arrows-  .
   3. 6.3. Attach the free end of the cutting wire to the wiper linkage.
   Fig 5: Guiding Cutting Wire

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7. Guide the cutting wire inward.
   1. 7.1. Use the scratch awl -1-  to apply a bead of adhesive from the inside out -arrow A-  .
   2. 7.2. Thread the cutting wire -2-  into the scratch awl and insert it into the passenger compartment -arrow B-  .
   3. 7.3. Pull the cutting wire into the passenger compartment. → Length: 1 m 
      Fig 6: Guiding Cutting Wire

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      Information 

      • Make sure not to damage the electric connections when removing the glass with the cutting wire. 
      • Cut up to just before the connection. 
      • Slacken the cutting wire. 
      • Guide the cutting wire past the connection on the inside. 
        Fig 7: Guiding Cutting Wire

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      • Counter with an awl. 
        Fig 8: Identifying Countering With AWL

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      • Make sure that the cutting wire does not press against the electric connection when separating the glass. 
      • Continue separating the window glass. 

      Information 

      • In order to guarantee optimum suction cup grip, it is advisable to clean the inside of the glass before removal. 
8. Separate the windshield.
   1. 8.1. Insert the cutting wire -1-  into the bore on the spooling device -2-  .
   2. 8.2. Position the spooling device -2-  in the center of the glass and press the fastening intakes firmly against the windshield -3-  .
   3. 8.3. Secure the fastening intakes to the windshield using the actuating levers.
      Fig 9: Removing Windshield

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      Information 

      • To prevent damage, slide the protective film -2- supplied with the cutting tool between the windshield and vehicle identification number -1-. 
      • Guide the cutting wire -3- over the protective film when separating the glass. -arrow- 
        Fig 10: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number Film

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   4. 8.4. Remove the windshield by winding the cutting wire onto the spooling device in -direction of arrow-  .

      Reposition the spooling device to reduce the tensile force of the cutting wire when removing the glass.

9. Remove the windshield.