| Removing side window (front) |
WARNING | When removing window glass, ALWAYS wear protective goggles and leather gloves. |
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| Removing undamaged window |
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| Trim for A-pillar is removed. |
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| Mask area all around edges of window with fabric-backed adhesive tape -1- to prevent damage to paintwork. |
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| To improve access to the window, first remove the trim surrounding the window using a blade. |
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| Position cutting thread around side window as shown. |
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| Insert ends of cutting thread (top and bottom) in two pull handles included with cutting tool -V.A.G 1351-. |
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| First pull cutting thread -2- through adhesive in direction of arrow -a-. |
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| Then pull cutting thread through adhesive on A-pillar, moving it in direction of arrow -b-. |
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| Finally pull cutting thread from bottom to top in direction of arrow -c- and cut out the complete window. |
Note | Alternatively, you can use electric cutter -V.A.G 1561 A- and blade (U-shaped) -V.A.G 1561/3- to cut out the side window. |
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| When removing a damaged side window, follow the procedure for removing a damaged REAR window → Anchor. |
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