Removing and installing rear side window: VW Passat B8

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–)

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• Secure one end of cord (3) to pull handleV.A.G 1351/1(2) to counterhold.
• In the area of the clips (4) greater force may need to be applied.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove side trim panel General body repairs, interior70Trims, interior; Overview of fitting locations- trims, interior.
2. Using the awlV.A.G 1474/2, pull cutting cord (1) through the adhesive sealant at the place shown in the illustration.
3. Press seal aside so that it is not damaged.
4. Insert cutting cord (3) behind seal in window flange with aid of tube (1).
5. Secure one end of cord (3) to pull handleV.A.G 1351/1(2) to counterhold.

6. Pull other end of cord (2) through adhesive sealant as well.
7. Secure other end of cord to reel deviceV.A.G 1654 A(3). [Note: In the area of the clips (4) greater force may need to be applied.]
8. Turn reel deviceV.A.G 1654 A(3) accordingly and cut window free.
9. Press cutting cord against window glass with plastic wedge during cutting process, in order to have clearance at window flange.
10. Instead of reel deviceV.A.G 1654(3), reel deviceV.A.G 1654 A(3) can be used.
11. One suction cup can be removed from the reel deviceV.A.G 1654(3) as shown in illustration. This ensures that the reel deviceV.A.G 1654 A(3) roller can be guided closer to the window flange.
12. Preparing old undamaged window for glazing .
13. Preparing new window for glazing .
14. Preparing body flange for glazing .
15. Installation instructions
16. Minimum curing period
17. Insert side window with seal (1) in guide (3)(arrow), and press it on.
18. Secure side window using adhesive tape.

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