Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing broken front side window

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, exterior / Glazing/window mechanism / Side windows / Removing broken front side window

Removal of a broken front side window is performed in the same manner as the removal of a broken rear window → Chapter.

Removing and installing rear side window

Note

The removal of a bonded window is described using the Removal kit for flush bonded windows -V.A.G 1474 A-.

Alternatively, you can also use the cutting tool for bonded windows -VAS 6452-.

Another alternative is to use the window removal set -VAS 6888-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removal kit for flush bonded windows -V.A.G 1474 A- or Removal kit for flush bonded windows -VAS 6452-

Suction lifter -V.A.G 1344-

Cutting tool -V.A.G 1351-

Windscreen removal kit -V.A.G 1755-

Cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628-

Removing

Note

The removal and installation sequence is described for the rear left side window only. Removal and installation of the rear right window are similar.

Cartridge heater -V.A.G 1939-

–	Remove side trim panel → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.

Protect surrounding parts against damage.

–	Using the awl -V.A.G 1474/2-, pull cutting cord -1- through the adhesive sealant at the place shown in the illustration.

–	Press seal aside so that it is not damaged.

Removing broken front side window

–	Insert cutting cord -3- behind seal in window flange with aid of tube -1-.

Removing broken front side window

–	Secure one end of cord -3- to pull handle -V.A.G 1351/1--2- to counterhold.

–	Pull other end of cord -2- through adhesive sealant as well.

–	Secure other end of cord to reel device -V.A.G 1654 A--3-.

–	Turn reel device -V.A.G 1654 A--3- accordingly and cut window free.

–	Press cutting cord against window glass with plastic wedge during cutting process, in order to have clearance at window flange.

Removing broken front side window

–	Instead of reel device -V.A.G 1654--3-, reel device -V.A.G 1654 A--3- can be used.

–	One suction cup can be removed from the reel device -V.A.G 1654--3- as shown in illustration. This ensures that the reel device -V.A.G 1654 A--3- roller can be guided closer to the window flange.

Installing

–	Preparing old 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 front side window

Removing broken rear side window

Removal of a broken rear side window is performed in the same manner as the removal of a broken rear window → Chapter.

Removing and installing front side window

WARNING Always wear safety goggles and leather gloves. Note To cut out the front side window, use the wire reel -VAS 6452/1-. ...

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