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Removing and installing front side window: VW Touran II

Step-by-step removing and installing front side window for the VW Touran II: 14 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

14 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touran II (5T, 2015–)

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove A-pillar trim General body repairs, interior70Trims, interior; Removing and installing A-pillar trim.
  2. Turn foam section (4) to side slightly (arrow a).
  3. Push cutting wire (3) under seal (2) of front side window (1)(arrow b).
  4. Using awlV.A.G. 1474/2, pull out cutting wire (3) behind seal (2) upwards towards A-pillar (arrow d).
  5. Lay cutting wire (3) at top behind seal (2) of front side window (1).
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  1. Secure ends of cutting cord with pull handlesV.A.G 1351/1(3).
  2. Cut through adhesive bead with "“sawing”" motions (arrows) of pull handlesV.A.G 1351/1.
  3. Preparing old undamaged window for glazing
  4. Preparing new window for glazing .
  5. Preparing body flange for glazing
  6. Installation instructions
  7. Minimum curing period
  8. Insert front side window (1) with seal (2) between body flange and wing (arrow a).
  9. Press in front side window (arrow b), secure with adhesive tape and close front door.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.