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Undamaged Side Window, Removing



Undamaged Side Window, Removing

- Remove side trim.
- Remove B-pillar trim.
- Removing side support for luggage compartment cover and removing C-pillar trim.
- Insert plastic wedge between sealing lip and window flange.
- Loosen sealing lip from window flange all around and spray in Cleaning solution D 009 401 04 (as a substitute for lubricant).







- Push cutting cord through adhesive sealant into vehicle interior using awl (from V.A.G 1474).







- Using small tube - 1 -, guide in cutting cord between lip and window flange.
- For very narrow gap dimensions, guide cutting cord from outside and press under lip using plastic wedge.
- Place cutting cord around side window.







- At outer cord end, attach pulling grip from V.A.G 1351 to counterhold.
- Secure inner cord end to Spooling tool V.A.G 1654 A and cut window free by positioning spooling tool.
- While cutting free, press cutting cord against window using plastic wedge in order to have clearance from window flange.