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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NOTE:

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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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).

NOTE:

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.