Removing undamaged side window (Variant): VW Golf V / Jetta

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009)

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• Secure one end of cord (2) to pull handleV.A.G 1351/1(2) to counterhold.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove C and D-pillar trim: General body repairs, interior70Trims, insulation; Pillars and side trims.
2. Depending on equipment, disconnect connector from impedance converter (1).
3. Carefully insert wedge T10039/1 in direction of (arrow) under trim strip (1).
4. Remove trim strip (1).
5. Pull cutting cord (1) through adhesive sealing material at point marked on illustration and into inside of vehicle using awlV.A.G 1474/2 from removal kit for flush bonded windowsV.A.G 1474 A.

6. Insert cutting cord (3) behind seal in window flange with aid of tube (1).
7. Secure one end of cord (2) to pull handleV.A.G 1351/1(2) to counterhold.
8. Pull other end of cord into vehicle interior.
9. Secure other end of cord to reel deviceV.A.G 1654 A(1).
10. Reposition reel deviceV.A.G 1654 A(1) as necessary and cut window free.
11. Use plastic wedge to press cutting cord against window glass while cutting in order to have clearance at window flange.
12. Instead of reel deviceV.A.G 1654, reel deviceV.A.G 1654 A can be used.
13. One suction cup can be removed from the reel deviceV.A.G 1654 as shown in figure. This ensures that the reel deviceV.A.G 1654 A roller can be guided closer to the window flange.

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