Undamaged Side Window, Removing, A4 AVANT
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Wedge Set: T10383
- Cutting Tool for Bonded Windows: VAS6452
- Pay attention to the repair information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .
- To complete the procedure, a second technician is required to be at the following position. Refer to UNDAMAGED SIDE WINDOW, REMOVING, A4 AVANT - Have a second technician hold the protective film from the : VAS6452 between the cutting wire and roof trim panel or D-pillar trim panel. .
Procedure
-- Vehicles with anti-theft alarm system: remove the C-pillar trim panels. Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING or for vehicles with a digital radio, remove the right C-pillar trim panel. Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Disconnect the connector -1- and free up the wiring harness -2-.
-- In the window cutting area, protect the side panel and roof against paint damage with adhesive tape -1-.
-- Slide the protective film from the : VAS6452 into the vehicle interior between the cutting wire and trim panels.
Risk of injury to the hands and eyes from glass fragments.
Getting cut is possible.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Wear safety gloves.
-- Place the cutting wire around the side window by lifting the molding slightly using the : T10383/1 .
-- Have a second technician hold the protective film from the : VAS6452 between the cutting wire and roof trim panel or D-pillar trim panel.
-- Attach the Bonded Window Tool Kit - Pull Handles: VAG1351/1 to both ends of the cutting wire.
-- Pull the cutting wire forward in the direction of -arrow A- with light sawing motions and cut through the adhesive bead on the bottom of the side panel and on the roof frame. This will first cut through the locating pin on the side window.
-- Pull the cutting wire downward in the direction of -arrow B- through the adhesive bead.
-- Remove the side window from the side window frame.
-- Remove the separated centering pin from the securing hole.