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Removing broken rear window > < Removing and installing rear window

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Removing undamaged rear window
Removing undamaged rear window
–  Remove rear wiper arm (hexagon nut M8 = 15 Nm).
–  Release sealing lip around circumference of window flange and spray with cleaning solution -D 009 401 04- (as substitute for lubricant).
   
–  Guide trimming needle -2- with help of handle -1- under sealing lip and puncture through adhesive bead (use side areas).
Trimming needle must be guided as close to window as possible (do not damage heater element).
–  Unscrew handle and pass cutting thread through eye of needle.
–  Pull one end of cutting cord inside (use pliers and gloves).
  V64-0323
–  Guide cutting thread in between lip and window flange with help of tube -3- (if the cutting thread should break, then cutting wire can also be used).
–  If gap is too small, guide cutting cord on outside and push under lip with a plastic wedge.
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–  Place cutting thread around rear window as shown.
  Note
Press in cutting thread deep enough to avoid damaging the sealing lip and/or spacing lip.
–  Attach outer cord end to window wiper axis, or pull cord end inwards and counterhold using pulling handle -V.A.G 1351/1-.
–  Pull off connections for heated rear window and press connecting tabs onto window.
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–  Cover inner window flange -1- with fabric-strengthened adhesive tape (only if using cutting wire).
–  Secure inner end of thread on reel device.
–  Apply the reel device -V.A.G 1654- to “position I”.
–  Move reel device according to the particular position required and cut window free.
–  Press cutting thread against window glass with plastic wedge during cutting process, in order to have clearance at window flange.
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Removing broken rear window > < Removing and installing rear window