Cabrio GLX L4-2.0L (ABA) (2001)
Windshield Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair
Water Deflector Strip, Removing And Installing
Removing
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Remove plenum chamber cover.
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Heat strip using hot air gun and pull off water deflector strip.
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Set back eccentric (turn counterclockwise to loosen).
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Loosen sealing lip from window flange with plastic wedge and spray in cleaning solution D 009 401 04 (as substitute for lubricant).
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Place cutting thread in window flange with help of tube - 3 - (cutting wire may also be used).
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Pull cutting thread through adhesive sealing material into inside of vehicle with awl (from V.A.G 1474 A ). Cutting thread is doubled up to
windshield wiper shaft.
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Secure outer end of thread to windshield wiper shaft.
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Secure inner end of thread to winding device.
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Place winding device V.A.G 1654 in " Position I".
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Move winding device according to position required and cut out windshield glass.
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Press cutting thread against window glass with plastic wedge during cutting process, in order to have clearance at window flange and instrument
panel.
Installing
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Cover A-pillar and window glass using fabric reinforced adhesive tape.
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Remove surplus adhesive mechanically (e.g. using chisel).
NOTE: Surplus adhesive must be removed because an elevated installation position of water deflector strip can lead to wind noises.