Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing front side window

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, exterior / Glazing/window mechanism / Side windows / 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-.

Removing and installing front side window

–	Pull trim strip (if fitted) out of seal.

Protect surrounding parts against damage.

–	Place cutting cord -2- around front side window -1-.

–	Secure ends of cutting cord with pull handles -V.A.G 1351/1--3-.

–	Cut through adhesive bead with “sawing” motions -arrows- of pull handles -V.A.G 1351/1-.

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

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