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Removing broken rear window > < Assembly overview - rear window
Removing and installing rear window
Removing and installing rear window
  Note
The removal of a bonded window is described using the Removal kit for flush bonded windows -V.A.G 1474 A-. The respective tools from Removal kit for flush bonded windows -VAS 6452- may also be used.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Removal kit for flush bonded windows -V.A.G 1474 A- or Removal kit for flush bonded windows -VAS 6452-
t  Suction lifter -V.A.G 1344-
t  Cutting tool -V.A.G 1351-
t  Windscreen removal kit -V.A.G 1755-
t  Cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628-
   
t  Cartridge heater -V.A.G 1939-
t 
Removing
  W64-0001
  Note
If the rear window is reused, make sure that the electrical connections for the rear window heating are not damaged.
Carry out following work:
–  Pull off connectors for rear window heating and window aerial.
–  Using the awl -V.A.G 1474/2--1-, pull cutting cord -1- through the adhesive sealant at the location -arrow- shown in the illustration.
–  Use the pull toggle -V.A.G 1351/1- to secure end of cutting cord before pulling it out.
–  Lay cutting cord around rear window and guide second end of cord inwards.
–  Attach end of cutting cord to reel device -V.A.G 1654 A-.

   
  Note
It is essential to use the protective film or the plastic strip -V.A.G 1474/15- in order to protect the metal flange.
–  Carefully guide protective film -4- or plastic strip -V.A.G 1474/15- between rear window and metal flange.
–  Place reel device -V.A.G 1654 A- in indicated position.
–  Turn reel device -V.A.G 1654 A- accordingly and cut rear window free towards sides starting in upper area.
–  Use wedge -V.A.G 1474/5- to press cutting cord -3- against rear window glass while cutting in order to have clearance at body flange.
–  Then cut rear window free in lower area.
–  Hold rear window on 2 suction lifters while cutting free.
  Caution
In the lower area of the rear window greater force may need to be applied, since 2 adhesive beads must be cut.
–  Pull rear window off rear lid using the 2 suction lifters.

Installing
Carry out following work:
Preparing used undamaged window for glazing → Chapter
Preparing new window for glazing → Chapter
Preparing body flange for glazing → Chapter
Installation instructions → Chapter
Minimum curing period → Chapter
   

Removing broken rear window > < Assembly overview - rear window