Undamaged side window, removing

• Remove side trim. Refer to 70 - INTERIOR TRIM .
• Remove B-pillar trim. Refer to 70 - INTERIOR TRIM .
• Removing side support for luggage compartment cover and removing C-pillar trim. Refer to 70 - INTERIOR TRIM .
• 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 a substitute for lubricant).

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 ).

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.
• Place cutting cord around side window.

Fig 3: Cutting Window Free Using V.A.G 1351 & V.A.G 1654

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• At outer cord end, attach pulling grip from V.A.G 1351 to counterhold.
• Secure inner cord end to Spooling tool V.A.G 1654 A and cut window free by positioning spooling tool.
• While cutting free, press cutting cord against window using plastic wedge in order to have clearance from window flange.

• Remove luggage compartment trim in upper area. Refer to 70 - INTERIOR TRIM .
• Removing C- and D-pillar trim. Refer to 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
• Insert plastic wedge between sealing lip and window flange.
• Loosen seal from window flange all around and spray in cleaning solution D 009 401 04   (as a substitute for lubricant).

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 ).

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

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• Using small tube - 1  - , guide in cutting cord between seal and window flange.
• Pull through outer cord end inward and counterhold using Pulling grip V.A.G 1351/1.
• Secure one cord end to Spooling tool V.A.G 1654 A and cut window free by positioning spooling tool.

Fig 3: Cutting Window Free Using V.A.G. 1654 A

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• While cutting free, press cutting cord against window using plastic wedge in order to have clearance from window flange.
• In area of C-pillar, two securing pins are installed on window. Securing pins are cut through when cutting through adhesive bead.

Window is re-installed without securing pins since they are not available as replacement parts.

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.