Removing Windscreen

Fig 1: Identifying Windscreen Position

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→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Always shut off power supply when replacing cutting knife.

1. Unplug windscreen 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

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3. Affix all connectors securely to the windscreen using adhesive tape -1-  .
   Fig 4: Affixing Plug Connections Securely

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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 windscreen.
5. Unwind the cutting wire and cut it 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 windscreen 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 windscreen and body -arrows-  .
   3. 6.3. Attach the free end of the cutting wire to the wiper linkage.
   Fig 5: Guiding Cutting Wire In Glass

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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 Inward

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      • 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: Slackening Cutting Wire

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      • Counter with an awl  .
        Fig 8: Identifying Counter 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 windscreen.
   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 suction cups firmly against the windscreen -3-  .
   Fig 9: Removing Windscreen
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   3. 8.3. Secure the suction cups to the windscreen using the actuating lever.

      Information 

      • To prevent damage, slide the protective film -2- supplied with the cutting tool between the windscreen 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

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   4. 8.4. Cut out the windscreen by winding the cutting wire in -direction of arrow-  onto the spooling device.

      Re-position the spooling device to reduce the tensile force of the cutting wire when removing the glass.

9. Remove the windscreen.