Removing Rear Window

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Observe procedure for removing car windows.
> 6X00IN GENERAL INFORMATION ON REMOVING CAR WINDOWS

Switch on ignition and extend the rear spoiler using > 9900 - PIWIS Tester 3 until the rear spoiler is at its highest position.
Switch off ignition and remove remote control.
Affix adhesive tape -2- to the lower left corner of the rear window -1- on the rear lid.

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Affixing adhesive tape
Release and unplug electric plug connections -1 to 3- .

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Releasing and pulling off electric plug connections
Release and disconnect electric plug connection -1- on antenna amplifier at the bottom.

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Releasing and disconnecting electric plug connection for antenna amplifier at the bottom
Affix all electric plug connections securely to the rear lid with adhesive tape.
Remove grommet for wiper motor.
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- Increase the fixing force of the suction cup by moistening it if necessary.
> V.A.G 1344 - Suction Lifter must be attached to the outside of the rear window.
Unwind the cutting wire and cut it using side cutters > Length 6 m
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 inside out in the area protected by the adhesive tape using the scratch awl.
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Guiding cutting wire past electric connection

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Countering with an awl
- Make sure not to damage the rear window heating 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.
- Counter with an awl.
- Make sure that the cutting wire does not press against the electric connection when cutting the glass.
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- The help of another person is required.
Cut out and remove rear window using the cutting-wire separating device > Cutting out rear window .

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Cutting out rear window