Removing Rear Side Window

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Unscrew fastening screw -2- on the bracket for the luggage compartment net cover at the D-pillar.

Fig 1: Loosening Bracket For Rear Luggage Net Cover
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Loosen headliner in the area of the rear side window.
Lift trim at the side window -A- up slightly and pull it forward to remove it -B- .

Fig 2: Removing Trim On Side Window
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WARNING:
Vehicle windows removed and installed incorrectly
- Danger of cuts
- Risk of eye injuries
→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Always shut off power supply when replacing cutting knife.
Apply a bead of adhesive from the inside out to the lower C-pillar using the scratch awl.
Information
- The procedure for removing car windows is described in → 6X00IN GENERAL INFORMATION ON REMOVING CAR WINDOWS .
Information
- When cutting out the side window, three fixing clips will also be cut through. Greater force will need to be applied at these points.
Cut out the side window.
1. 5.1. Cut out the side window with the cutting-wire separating device.
  
  Fig 3: Cutting Out Side Window
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2. 5.2. Cut through three fixing clips -1- when removing.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Fixing Clips At Side Window
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