Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1998)
Quarter Window Glass: Service and Repair
Undamaged Side Window, Removing
Undamaged Side Window, Removing
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Remove side trim
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Remove B-pillar trim.
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Remove C-pillar trim
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Cut through locating pins - 1 - using a knife before cutting sealant bead and remove from body.
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Insert plastic wedge between sealing lip and window flange.
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Loosen sealing lip from window flange all around and spray in cleaning solution D 009 401 04 (as a substitute for lubricant).
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Push cutting cord through adhesive sealant into vehicle interior using awl (from V.A.G 1474).
NOTE: When piercing adhesive bead, make sure that sealing lip - 1 - at window front edge is not also pierced.
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Using tube - 1 -, guide in cutting cord between lip and window flange (if cutting cord breaks, a cutting cable can also be used).
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For very narrow gap dimensions, guide cutting cord from outside and press under lip using plastic wedge.
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Place cutting cord around side window.