Removing and installing undamaged side window — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2EA, 2ED, 2EH, 2EX, 2EB, 2EE, 2EK, 2FC, 2FF, 2FL, 2FZ, 2FG, 2FM

📋 Procedure

1. Remove adjoining trim (if fitted) General body repairs, interior70Pillar and side panel trim.
2. Take trimming needle (2) from windscreen removal kitV.A.G 1755 and use handle (1) to force it through adhesive bead.
3. Unscrew handle (1) and feed cutting cord through eye of needle.
4. Pull in trimming needle with end of cutting cord. Use pliers and gloves.
5. Pull end of cutting cord through adhesive sealing material into inside of vehicle using awlV.A.G 1474 A-.

6. On inside, prevent end of cutting cord (2) from being pulled out by attaching it to pull handleV.A.G 1351/1(1).
7. Lay cutting cord (2) around side window and guide second end of cord inwards.
8. Secure other end of cutting cord to reel deviceV.A.G 1654 A and cut side window free, repositioning reel deviceV.A.G 1654 A as necessary.
9. Use wedgeV.A.G 1474/5 to press cutting cord against side window while cutting in order to obtain clearance at window flange.
10. Lift out side window from window aperture.
11. Use vacuum cleaner to remove any glass splinters and dirt.

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