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Removing Glass With Cutting-Wire Separating Device

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NOTE:
  • The following instructions describe the general procedure for removing car windows with the glass separating tool VAG 1474 B  .
  • Information on procedures relating to specific vehicles can be obtained from the instructions in the corresponding chapters in the Technical Manual  .
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A  - Removal kit for flush bonded windows VAG 1474 B 1)

B  - Cutting thread

A1  - Guide rail

A2  - Cutting tool (wire holder)

A3  - Spooling device

A4  - Awl

A5  - Guide rail

A6  - Spatula

A7  - Steering roller with arm bracket

A8  - Handle

A9  - Square cutting wire

1) Contains set components A1-A9 and protective film for dashboard 

NOTE:
  • It is generally possible to remove the windscreen with the cutting wire and the optional cutting thread contained in the tool set  .
  • In contrast to cutting threads, however, the cutting wire has the following disadvantages: 
  • Danger of injury when tearing off the cutting wire  .
  • Danger of damage to materials on paint surfaces and interior equipment parts  .
  • For the reasons outlined above we recommend using the cutting thread  .
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.

CAUTION: Windscreen removed incorrectly
  • Risk of damage to vehicle identification number (VIN) label 
  • Risk of damage to paintwork 

→ When cutting out the windscreen, make sure that the label with the vehicle identification number (VIN) is not damaged.

NOTE:
  • In order to guarantee an optimum fastening intake grip, it is advisable to clean the inside of the glass before removal  .
  1. Clean inside of glass.
    NOTE:
    • The film protects the damping mat against damage when removing the glass  .
  2. Affix protective film on the dashboard.
    1. 2.1. Select the appropriate film -1-  and insert between windscreen and damping mat.
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    NOTE:
    • In order to prevent damage, make sure that the vehicle identification number is completely covered by the protective film when pushing through the adhesive bead  .
  3. Insert cutting thread into the passenger compartment.
    1. 3.1. Push through adhesive bead on the glass on the edge of the vehicle identification number -C-  with the awl -A4-  from the inside to the outside.
    2. 3.2. Pass cutting thread -B-  through the eyelet on the awl -A4-  .
    3. 3.3. Pull cutting thread -B-  into the passenger compartment.
    4. 3.4. Pull cutting thread -B-  out of the awl -A4-  .
    5. 3.5. Pull cutting thread -B-  approx. 1 m into the passenger compartment.
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    NOTE:
    • The cutting thread should be positioned under the rim as far as possible. The sealing lip must be raised slightly in the upper part of the glass in order to pull the cutting thread through  .
  4. Insert cutting thread into the gap in the glass.
    1. 4.1. Pull the cutting thread -B-  all the way around in direction of arrow and into the gap between the window and body; use a spatula -A6-  if necessary.
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  5. Secure cutting thread to the body.
    1. 5.1. Secure the loose end of the cutting thread -B-  at a suitable point on the body using the fastening screw -2-  on a component (e.g. wiper motor fastening screw). Loosen the fastening screw, wind the cutting thread -B-  once around the screw and then tighten the fastening screw again.
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  6. Fit cutting thread to the spooling device.
    1. 6.1. Loosen clamping screw -3-  .
    2. 6.2. Insert the cutting thread -B-  into the bore on the spooling device -A3-  .
    3. 6.3. Attach cutting thread -B-  firmly with the clamping screw -3-  .
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    NOTE:
    • The fastening force can be increased by moistening the fastening intake  .
  7. Fit spooling device and deflection rollers on the glass.
    1. 7.1. Position spooling device -A3-  diagonally in the centre of the glass.
    2. 7.2. Press spooling device -A3-  firmly against the glass using the suction cups.
    3. 7.3. Secure suction cup onto the glass by moving the actuating lever.
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  8. Separate glass as far as P1.
    1. 8.1. Separate glass by spooling the cutting thread on the spooling device as far as point -P1-  .
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    NOTE:
    • The fastening force can be increased by moistening the fastening intake  .
  9. Reposition spooling device.
    1. 9.1. Release spooling device.
    2. 9.2. Release the lower suction cup on the spooling device.
    3. 9.3. Pull cutting thread through onto the other side of the suction cup.
    4. 9.4. Secure suction cup onto the glass by moving the actuating lever.
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    NOTE:
    • The fastening force can be increased by moistening the fastening intake  .
  10. Separate glass as far as P2.
    1. 10.1. Position deflection roller in the lower right corner.
    2. 10.2. Press deflection roller with suction cup firmly against the glass.
    3. 10.3. Secure suction cup onto the glass by moving the actuating lever.
    4. 10.4. Pass cutting thread over the deflection roller onto the spooling device.
    5. 10.5. Separate glass by spooling the cutting thread on the spooling device as far as point -P2-  .
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    NOTE:
    • The fastening force can be increased by moistening the fastening intake  .
  11. Separate glass as far as P3.
    1. 11.1. Release spooling device.
    2. 11.2. Position deflection roller in the upper right corner.
    3. 11.3. Press deflection roller with suction cup firmly against the glass.
    4. 11.4. Secure suction cup onto the glass by moving the actuating lever.
    5. 11.5. Pass cutting thread over the deflection roller onto the spooling device.
    6. 11.6. Separate glass by spooling the cutting thread on the spooling device as far as point -P3-  .
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    NOTE:
    • The fastening force can be increased by moistening the fastening intake  .
  12. Reposition spooling device.
    1. 12.1. Release spooling device.
    2. 12.2. Loosen the upper suction cup on the spooling device.
    3. 12.3. Pull cutting thread through onto the other side of the suction cup.
    4. 12.4. Secure suction cup onto the glass by moving the actuating lever.
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    NOTE:
    • The fastening force can be increased by moistening the fastening intake  .
  13. Separate glass as far as P4.
    1. 13.1. Position deflection roller in the upper left corner.
    2. 13.2. Press deflection roller with suction cup firmly against the glass.
    3. 13.3. Secure suction cup onto the glass by moving the actuating lever.
    4. 13.4. Pass cutting thread over the deflection roller onto the spooling device.
    5. 13.5. Separate glass by spooling the cutting thread on the spooling device as far as point -P4-  .
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    NOTE:
    • The fastening force can be increased by moistening the fastening intake  .
  14. Separate glass as far as P5.
    1. 14.1. Release spooling device.
    2. 14.2. Position deflection roller in the lower left corner.
    3. 14.3. Press deflection roller with suction cup firmly against the glass.
    4. 14.4. Secure suction cup onto the glass by moving the actuating lever.
    5. 14.5. Pass cutting thread over the deflection roller onto the spooling device.
    6. 14.6. Separate glass by spooling the cutting thread on the spooling device as far as point -P5-  .
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  15. Separate glass as far as P6.
    1. 15.1. Separate glass by spooling the cutting thread on the spooling device as far as point -P6-  .
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  16. Remove glass.
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