Removing Glass With Vas 1474 B

NOTIFICATION 

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.

Information 

• The following instructions describe the general procedure for removing car windows using the removal kit for flush bonded windows VAG 1474 B or cutting thread from the window removal set VAS 861 001 A. 
• Information on the procedure for specific vehicles must be obtained from the work instructions in the relevant portions in the Service Information. 

Information 

Windows on the vehicle can always be removed using the cutting wire and cutting thread.

Unlike the cutting thread, however, the cutting wire has the following disadvantages:

• Danger of injury when tearing off the cutting wire.
• Danger of damage to seals, paint surfaces and interior equipment parts.

For the reasons given, we recommend that you use the cutting thread, particularly if re-installation is planned.

Information 

• In order to guarantee an optimum fastening intake grip, it is advisable to clean the inside of the glass before removal. 

Information 

• The fastening force can be increased by moistening the fastening intake. 

1. Clean inside of glass.

   Information 

   • The film protects the dashboard from damage when removing the window glass. 
2. Select the appropriate film -1-  and slide it in between the windscreen and dashboard.

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   Protective film

   Information 

   • To prevent damage, make sure that the vehicle identification number (VIN) is completely masked by the protective film when piercing the adhesive bead. 
3. Pull cutting thread into the passenger compartment.

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   Cutting thread

   1. 3.1 Pierce adhesive bead on the window glass at the edge of the vehicle identification number (VIN) -C -  using the awl -A4-  from the inside to the outside.
   2. 3.2 Feed cutting thread -B -  into 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. > Length 1 m  into the passenger compartment.

   Information

   • 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 -B -  into the gap in the window glass.

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   Cutting thread

   1. 4.1 Insert cutting thread -B -  in direction of arrow into the gap between the window glass and body all the way around. Use a spatula and soap suds if necessary.
5. Secure the loose end of the cutting thread -B -  at a suitable point on the body using the screw for an add-on part (e.g. wiper motor mounting) -2-  .

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   Cutting thread on body

6. Fit cutting thread on the spooling device.

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   Cutting thread on spooling device

   1. 6.1 Loosen clamping screw -3-  .
   2. 6.2 Guide cutting thread -B -  into the bore on the spooling device -A3-  .
   3. 6.3 Clamp cutting thread -B -  securely with the clamping screw -3-  .
7. Fit spooling device and deflection rollers on the glass.

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   Spooling device 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 window glass using the suction cups.
   3. 7.3 Secure suction cups to the window glass by moving the actuating levers.
8. Separate glass as far as -P1-  .

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   Window glass - position P1

   1. 8.1 Separate glass by spooling the cutting thread on the spooling device as far as point -P1-  .
9. Reposition spooling device.

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   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.
10. Separate glass as far as -P2-  .

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    Window glass - position P2

    1. 10.1 Release spooling device.
    2. 10.2 Fit deflection roller in the lower right corner.
       1. 10.2.1 Press deflection roller with suction cup firmly against the glass.
       2. 10.2.2 Secure suction cup onto the glass by moving the actuating lever.
    3. 10.3 Guide cutting thread over the deflection roller onto the spooling device.
    4. 10.4 Separate window glass by spooling the cutting thread on the spooling device as far as point -P2-  .
11. Separate glass as far as -P3-  .

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    Window glass - position P3

    1. 11.1 Release spooling device.
    2. 11.2 Fit deflection roller in the upper right corner.
       1. 11.2.1 Press deflection roller with suction cup firmly against the glass.
       2. 11.2.2 Secure suction cup onto the glass by moving the actuating lever.
    3. 11.3 Guide cutting thread over the deflection roller onto the spooling device.
    4. 11.4 Separate window glass by spooling the cutting thread on the spooling device as far as point -P3-  .
12. Reposition spooling device.

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    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.
13. Separate glass as far as -P4-  .

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    Window glass - position P4

    1. 13.1 Release spooling device.
    2. 13.2 Fit deflection roller in the upper left corner.
       1. 13.2.1 Press deflection roller with suction cup firmly against the glass.
       2. 13.2.2 Secure suction cup onto the glass by moving the actuating lever.
    3. 13.3 Guide cutting thread over the deflection roller onto the spooling device.
    4. 13.4 Separate window glass by spooling the cutting thread on the spooling device as far as point -P4-  .
14. Separate glass as far as -P5-  .

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    Window glass - position P5

    1. 14.1 Release spooling device.
    2. 14.2 Fit deflection roller in the lower left corner.
       1. 14.2.1 Press deflection roller with suction cup firmly against the glass.
       2. 14.2.2 Secure suction cup onto the glass by moving the actuating lever.
    3. 14.3 Guide cutting thread over the deflection roller onto the spooling device.
    4. 14.4 Separate window glass by spooling the cutting thread on the spooling device as far as point -P5-  .
15. Separate glass as far as -P6-  .

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    Window glass - position P6

    1. 15.1 Separate window glass by spooling the cutting thread on the spooling device as far as point -P6-  .
16. Remove glass.