S5 Quattro Coupe V8-4.2L (CAUA) (2009)
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Remove the door seal in the A-pillar and side window area.
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Remove the side trim molding and roof molding.
CAUTION!
Roof trim molding must not be bent.
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Route the cutting cord around the side window as shown in the illustration.
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Secure X and Y ends in two pull grips from special tool Cutting Tools For Glass (V.A.G 1351).
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Pull cutting cord forward in direction of arrow - A - using light sawing motions and cut through lower adhesive sealing material at side panel and
at roof frame.
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In this way, first the securing pin on the rear of the window and then the adhesive bead are cut through.
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Then pull cutting cord through in direction of arrow - B - downward through adhesive sealing material.
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Remove window from window opening.
Damaged side window, removing
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Protect body and interior from glass splinters.
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Bond flange all around with fabric reinforced adhesive tape.
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Remove glass pieces from adhesive material.
CAUTION!
When removing a window, always wear protective eyewear and leather gloves.
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Remove adhesive material (with glass residue) from window opening using electric cutter (V.A.G 1561A) and knife (V.A.G 1561/10) (with
stopper roll).
Preparations for installing side window
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When reusing an undamaged window, cut remaining adhesive sealing material on window and flange using a carpet knife so that it is even, but do
not remove completely!
‹› Residual material acts as a base for the new adhesive sealing material.
CAUTION!
‹› Keep adhesive surface free of dirt and grease.
‹› Only cut back adhesive surface shortly before installation.