Cabriolet V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Back Window Glass: Service and Repair
Rear window, removing and installing
General
The rear window is secured to the convertible top with a zipper. To seal the joint, the "poly-glass" widow is secured to the fabric surrounding the
window with an adhesive that is heat activated. A heating wire is set inside the adhesive joint and the adhesive can be activated, when replacing the
window, with a 12 V power supply. Current of 26 amps is required.
Note: VAG 1742 rear window installation tool is required to install poly-glass window.
Removing
‹› Convertible top completely free of tension
‹› To relieve tension, open convertible top as shown and support in position to prevent it from dropping down. Distance -A- is approx. 350 mm (14
in.)
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Bend out terminals on end of heating wire (arrows) between zipper and fabric on left side of window toward bottom.
Note: The illustration shows the convertible top with the support bar pivoted upward.
CAUTION! Always make sure that the ends of the heating wire are not twisted together before connecting to the power supply. A short circuit could
occur causing burns to the convertible top fabric.