Damaged Rear Window, Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Protect the body and vehicle interior from glass splinters.
-- Remove the glass pieces up to the adhesive sealant.
-- Remove the connections for the window defogger and antenna.
-- Bond the flange -2- all around with fabric reinforced adhesive tape.
CAUTION:
Risk of injury to the hands and eyes from glass fragments.
Getting cut is possible.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Wear safety gloves.
-- Cut through the adhesive sealant (with the remaining glass) in the window opening with the Window Cutter:V.A.G 1561A and the Window Cutter U Blade:V.A.G 1561 .