Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing broken rear window
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Protect body and interior from glass splinters. |
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Remove pieces of glass up to adhesive sealing material. |
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Pull off connections for rear window heating and aerial. |
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Cover flange -2- all round with
textile-reinforced adhesive tape. |
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Cut through adhesive seal (with glass remains) in window
cut-out using electric cutter -V.A.G 1561 A- and U-shaped blade
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WARNING
| Always wear safety goggles and leather gloves. |
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Note
The removal of a bonded window is described using the
Removal kit for flush bonded windows -V.A.G 1474 A-.
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Other materials:
Areas exposed to stone chipping
Body areas exposed to stone chipping
Note
The marked areas are exposed to stone chipping.
When sanding these areas, note thicknesses of the paint structure
and avoid sanding through. This is the only way to ensure long-term
corrosion protection.
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Uprated shock absorbers and coil springs
Diving or dipping of the rear end between pulling vehicle
and trailer can be avoided with the use of uprated shock
absorbers and coil springs on the rear axle. These shock
absorbers and springs can also be retrofitted in many cases by a
Volkswagen worksh ...
Removing and installing actuator
Removing
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Removing radiator grille
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Remove bolts -2-.
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Remove actuator -1-.
Installing
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Removing and installing rear window
Side windows