Undamaged rear window, removing

• Remove rear lid trim. Refer to 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
• Disconnect connectors for heated rear window and press connector tabs onto window.
• Removing rear window wiper motor. Refer to 92 WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM .
• Removing auxiliary brake light. Refer to 94 LIGHTS, SWITCHES - EXTERIOR .

• Loosen sealing lip from window flange using plastic wedge and spray in Cleaning solution D 009 401 04   (as a substitute for lubricant).

Fig 1: Inserting Guide Needle Under Sealing Lip Using Handle

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• Insert guide needle - 2  - under sealing lip - 3  - using handle - 1  - and knock through adhesive bead (use side area on lower edge of rear window).

Hold guide needle as close to glass as possible.

• Remove handle and thread cutting cord through eye of needle.
• Using pliers and wearing gloves, pull one end of cutting cord into vehicle interior.

Fig 2: Guiding In Cutting Cord Between Lip And Window Flange Using Small Tube

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• Using small tube - 1  - , guide in cutting cord between lip and window flange.
• For very narrow gap dimensions, guide cutting cord from outside and press under lip using plastic wedge.

Fig 3: Placing Cutting Cord Around Window

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• Place cutting cord around window as shown.

• Pull through outer cord end inward and secure to Pulling grip V.A.G 1351/1 to counterhold.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Window Using V.A.G 1654

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• Apply cloth-reinforced adhesive tape to window flange on inside - 1  -.
• Secure cord end to spooling tool.
• Set Spooling tool V.A.G 1654 into "Position I".
• Move spooling tool according to position required and cut windshield free.

• While cutting free, press cutting cord against window using plastic wedge in order to have clearance from window flange.

• Disconnect connectors for heated rear window and press connector tabs onto window.
• Remove parcel shelf. Refer to 70 - INTERIOR TRIM .
• Removing upper C-pillar trim. Refer to 70 - INTERIOR TRIM .
• Loosen sealing lip from window flange using plastic wedge and spray in Cleaning solution D 009 401 04   (as a substitute for lubricant).

• Insert cutting cord into window flange using small tube.

Fig 1: Pushing Cutting Cord Through Adhesive Sealant Into Vehicle Interior

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• Push cutting cord through adhesive sealant into vehicle interior using awl (from V.A.G 1474 A ).
• Pull through outer cord end inward and counterhold using Pulling grip V.A.G 1351/1.
• Secure inner cord end to spooling tool.
• Position Spooling tool V.A.G 1654.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Foil Between Rear Window And Headliner

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• Insert protective foil - 1  - ( V.A.G 1474/14 ) between rear window and headliner.
• Move spooling tool according to position required and cut windshield free.
• While cutting free, press cutting cord against window using plastic wedge in order to have clearance from window flange.

Fig 3: Identifying Spooling Tool V.A.G 1654

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• In place of Spooling tool V.A.G 1654 , spooling tool V.A.G 1654 A can also be used.

Fig 4: Placing Roller Of Spooling Tool Closer To Window Flange

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• As shown in illustration, one suction cup can be removed from spooling tool. By doing this, roller of spooling tool can be placed closer to window flange.