Removing unbroken window
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- Remove side trim, refer to SIDE PANEL TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Remove side support for luggage compartment cover, refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER .
- Loosen C-pillar trim, refer to C-PILLAR TRIM, UPPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Insert plastic wedge between sealing lip and window flange.
- Loosen sealing lip from window flange all around and spray in cleaning solution D 009 401 04 (as substitute for lubricant).
- With help of handle -1-, guide trimming needle -2- under sealing lip and puncture through adhesive bead.NOTE: The trimming needle must be guided as close as possible to the window.
- Remove handle and pass cutting thread through eye of needle.
- Pull cutting thread toward inside (use pliers and gloves).
- Guide cutting thread between lip and window flange with help from tube -1-.
If cutting thread should break, cutting wire can also be used.
- If gap is too small, guide cutting thread on outside and press under lip with a plastic wedge.
- Place cutting thread around side window.
- Secure outer end of thread on door latch striker pin (apply layer of fabric-reinforced adhesive tape along thread path to protect finish).
- Secure inner end of thread on VAG1654 winding device and cut out window by moving winding device as necessary.
- Press cutting thread against window glass with plastic wedge during cutting process, in order to have access at window flange.