Undamaged Side Window, Removing

Undamaged Side Window, Removing

Side window with molding







- Apply fabric reinforced adhesive tape - 6 - to area of window edges along circumference to protect paint from damage.
- Using awl from V.A.G 1755, pierce through adhesive bead on window glass - 1 - at top in direction of B-pillar from inside vehicle toward outside.
- Pull cutting cord - 4 - through toward inside and secure it in grab handle - 3 -.
- Secure the other end in pull handle - 5 -.
- Second technician pierces adhesive bead at bottom using grab handle as shown.
- Pull cutting cord on the outside through adhesive bead - 2 - downward.

NOTE: At the corners, move cutting cord in sawing motions to cut through the adhesive more easily.







- Pull cutting cord - 4 - toward inside and insert grab handle - 3 - into adhesive bead - 2 - at D-pillar at rear.
- Pull cutting cord - 4 - toward rear through adhesive bead using pull handle.







- Pull cutting cord - 4 - toward inside and insert grab handle - 3 - into adhesive bead - 2 - at D-pillar at top.
- Pull cutting cord - 4 - upward through adhesive bead using pull handle.
- Remove window from cut-out.

Side window with gloss package
- Remove C-/D-pillar trim.







- Apply adhesive tape - 3 - to C-/D-pillar trim as well as side panel to protect paint from damage.
- Pull off trim molding - 1 - from retaining clips - 2 - toward front.

CAUTION: Roof trim molding must not be bent.







- Carefully pull roof trim molding - 1 - from below, beginning at C-pillar, out of retaining clips using a plastic wedge.
- Pry out roof trim molding at D-pillar in the same manner out of retaining clips and pull off downward.
- Insert cutting cord around the side window as depicted in the illustration.







- Secure ends X and Y in two pull grips from special tool V.A.G 1351.
- Pull cutting cord in - direction of arrow A - using light sawing motions and cut through lower adhesive sealing material at side panel and at roof frame.
- Then pull cutting cord through in - direction of arrow B - downward through adhesive sealing material.
- Remove window from window opening.