Removing Rear Window

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• Make sure not to damage electric connections when removing glass using cutting thread. 
• Cut up to just before the connection. 
• Relieve tension on the cutting thread. 
• Guide cutting thread past the connection on the inside. 
• Counter with a scratch awl. 
• Make sure that the cutting thread does not press against electric connections when cutting the glass. 
• Continue separating the window glass. 

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• The help of another person is required. 

1. Release and disconnect electric plug connections for rear window heating on the left and right and secure at a suitable position using adhesive tape.
2. > VAS 861 001A - Window removal set  must be attached to the inside of the rear window.
3. Unwind the cutting thread and cut it using side cutters.
4. Use the scratch awl -1-  and the cutting thread to cut through the bead of adhesive from the inside out -arrow A-  .

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   Scratch awl

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   • Increase the fixing force of the suction cup by moistening it if necessary. 

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   • Increase the fixing force of the suction cup by cleaning the window from the inside if necessary. 
5. Remove rear window.
   1. 5.1 Pull cutting thread from the outside and insert it into the bore on the spooling device.
   2. 5.2 Position spooling device at the centre of the glass and press suction cups firmly against the rear window.
   3. 5.3 Cut out the rear window by winding the cutting thread onto the spooling device.

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

   4. 5.4 Remove rear window using suction cups.