Contents: Removal ⬇ Installation ⬇
Removal
Note: Wear protective gloves and safety glasses before starting work.
Removal damaged glass
1. Place protective covering on interior elements to protect them from possible rear window fragments.
2. Remove the upper duplicate brake light.
3. Remove the rear window wiper (if installed).
4. Disconnect the rear window heater wiring harness connectors.
5. Cover all body panels located near the glass using special adhesive tape.
6. Remove the rear glass fragments.
7. Using a special electric knife (VAG1561/A) (2), cut the adhesive material from the opening in the body to a thickness of 1 mm, as shown in the figure below.
8. Remove any remaining glass from the vehicle using an industrial vacuum cleaner.
Removal undamaged glass
1. Place protective covering on interior elements to protect them from possible rear window fragments.
2. Remove the upper duplicate brake light.
3. Remove the rear window wiper (if installed).
4. Disconnect the rear window heater wiring harness connectors.
5. Cover all body panels located near the glass using special adhesive tape.
6. Pull a special cord inside the car interior to cut through the adhesive joint.
7. Connect one end of the cord to a special handle.
8. Place the cord for cutting the adhesive joint along the perimeter of the rear window (1), as shown in the figure below.
9. Connect the second end of the cord to a special device - a spooler, as shown in the figure below.
10. Apply a special protective coating to the interior trim panels of the car.
11. Install the spooler (VAG1654A) in the position shown in the figure below (I).
12. Move the spooler sequentially, setting it to positions corresponding to the steps (from II to VI), as shown in the figure below.
13. When cutting the adhesive joint, plastic wedges must be placed in the separated areas to maintain a gap between the rear window and the body panels.
14. Using a special tool, remove the rear window assembly from the car body.
Note: This operation requires the assistance of a second mechanic.
Installation
1. Prepare the rear window for installation on the body (for more details, see the relevant section in this chapter).
2. Prepare the body opening for installing the rear window (for more details, see the relevant section in this chapter).
3. Install the rear window on the car body using special tools.
4. Allow time for the adhesive joint to dry before starting to move the vehicle.