Removing undamaged rear window (saloon) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

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• The aerial modules are bonded to the window with double-sided adhesive tape. Carefully lever off aerial modules from window. Always remove damaged adhesive tape.
• Pull the other end of the cord through into the interior and counterhold using handleV.A.G 1351/1.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove C-pillar trim General body repairs, interior70Pillar trims and rear shelf General body repairs, interior68Rear shelves/sun blinds.
2. Separate connections for heated rear window on left and right (5) and secure these to window with adhesive tape.
3. Lower moulded headlining General body repairs, interior70Roof trim; Lowering and installing moulded headlining (Saloon).
4. Moulded headliner can now be lowered sufficiently to allow rear window to be cut out without damage occurring to headliner.
5. Remove high-level brake light Electrical system94Additional brake lights; Removing and installing bulb for high-level brake light M25 (Saloon).

6. Unclip aerial modules (1, 3 and 4) from rear window and disconnect connectors.
7. The aerial modules are bonded to the window with double-sided adhesive tape. Carefully lever off aerial modules from window. Always remove damaged adhesive tape.
8. Insert cutting cord into window flange using tube.
9. Pull cutting cord through adhesive sealant material in lower area of rear window and into interior of vehicle using awl from cutting device for bonded windowsV.A.G 1474 A.
10. Pull the other end of the cord through into the interior and counterhold using handleV.A.G 1351/1.
11. Secure inner end of cord on reel device.
12. Move reel device according to position required and cut window free.
13. Press cutting cord against window glass with plastic wedge during cutting process, in order to have clearance at window flange.

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