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| Move right reel over left reel, as shown, and completely cut out window. |
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| Lift window out of rear lid using suction lifters. |
Removing damaged rear window |
WARNING Always wear safety goggles and leather gloves when removing window. |
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| Protect body and interior against damage from glass splinters. |
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| Remove glass fragments down to adhesive sealant. |
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| Unplug electrical connectors for heated rear window and window aerial. |
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| Mask flange all round with fabric-reinforced adhesive tape. |
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| Cut through adhesive sealant (with glass fragments) in window opening using electric cutter -V.A.G 1561A- and offset blade -V.A.G 1561/10- (with roller stop). |
Preparations before installing rear window |
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| Just before re-installing an undamaged window, use electric cutter -V.A.G 1561 A- and scraper (25 mm) -V.A.G 1561/8- to cut back the remaining adhesive sealant on the window and flange for an even surface, but do not remove completely. |
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| The remaining sealant is required as a base for better adhesion of the new adhesive sealant. |
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| Keep bonding surface clean and free from grease. |
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| Do not cut back bonding surface until shortly before installation. |
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| Do NOT apply primer to bonding surface and do NOT use cleaning solution. |
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If installing a new window: |
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| Clean all around window bonding area with cleaning solution -D 009 401 04-. |
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| The ceramic coating on the glass is not a primer. |
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| The glass must always be primed before applying adhesive sealant. |
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| Apply glass/paint primer -D 009 200 02- as described below. |
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