Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1998)
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Pull trim (with clock) - 1 - against spring pressure toward rear - arrow A - and disengage trim at front edge - arrow B -.
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Pull trim - 1 - downward at rear edge
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Disconnect harness connectors - 2 -.
Continuation for all vehicles
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Pull rearview mirror - 1 - down at an angle to release from retaining plate - arrow -(retaining springs in base of mirror).
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Remove wiper arms (hex nuts M8 = 20 Nm).
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Remove outer plenum chamber cover.
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Remove sealing lip in upper area of windshield and along A-pillars from window flange using a plastic wedge, and spray with cleaning solution D
009 401 04 (as a substitute for lubricant).
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Using tube, insert cutting cord into window flange (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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Push cutting cord end through adhesive sealant into vehicle interior using awl (from V.A.G1474 A).
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Secure one cord end to spooling tool V.A.G 1654.
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Pull through second cord inward and attach grip from V.A.G 1351 to counterhold.
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Set spooling tool V.A.G 1654 into "Position I".
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Move spooling tool according to position required and cut windshield free.
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While cutting free, press cutting cord against window using plastic wedge in order to have clearance from window flange and instrument cluster.