Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing windscreen

Note

The removal of a bonded window is described using the Removal kit for flush bonded windows -V.A.G 1474 A-.

Alternatively, you can also use the cutting tool for bonded windows -VAS 6452-.

Another alternative is to use the window removal set -VAS 6888-.

Removal kit for flush bonded windows -V.A.G 1474 A- or Removal kit for flush bonded windows -VAS 6452-

Suction lifter -V.A.G 1344-

Cutting tool -V.A.G 1351-

Windscreen removal kit -V.A.G 1755-

Cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628-

Cartridge heater -V.A.G 1939-

Electric cutter -V.A.G 1561 A-

Cutting blade -V.A.G 1561/2-

Cutting blade -V.A.G 1561/8-

Setting gauge -3371-

Cutting blade -V.A.G 1561/19-

Double cartridge gun -VAS 5237-

Remove A-pillar upper trims on left and right → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
Remove left and right sun visors → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.
Remove interior mirror → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.
For vehicles with front camera for driver assist systems -R242- remove front camera → Electrical system; Rep. gr.96
Lower moulded headliner in area of windscreen → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
Moulded headliner can now be lowered sufficiently to allow windscreen to be cut out without damage occurring to moulded headliner.
Removing plenum chamber cover → Chapter.

Slide suitable covering film -V.A.G 1474/8- between windscreen and dash panel.
Pull cutting cord -1- through adhesive sealing material into inside of vehicle using awl -V.A.G 1474/2-.

Secure inside end of cutting cord against falling out using Pull toggle -V.A.G 1351/1--3-.
Insert cutting cord -2- into window flange using tube -1-.
Place cutting cord around the front windscreen.
Ensure that cutting cord lies under front windscreen in corners.

Attach the ends of cords -4- on removal kit for flush bonded windows -VAS 6452--1-.
Put cutting cord around suction cups of reel device -arrow-.
Use plastic wedge -2- to press cutting cord against windscreen while cutting in order to have clearance at window flange and dash panel.

Position removal kit for flush bonded windows -VAS 6452- at lower corners of windscreen.
Change permanently position of left removal kit for flush bonded windows -VAS 6452- from “position I”to “position III” and cut windscreen free.
Change permanently position of right removal kit for flush bonded windows -VAS 6452- from “position IV”to “position VI” and cut windscreen free.
Use two suction lifters -V.A.G 1344- to lift the windscreen from the vehicle.

Note

The windscreen as a genuine replacement part is delivered with spacers.

In vehicles without panorama sliding sunroof, the spacers -1- remain installed.

In vehicles with panorama sliding sunroof, the seal -4- must be installed.

For vehicles with front camera for driver assist systems -R242- install front camera → Electrical system; Rep. gr.96 and calibrate front camera → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44.
Preparing old undamaged window for glazing → Chapter.
Preparing new window for glazing → Chapter.
Preparing body flange for glazing → Chapter.
Installation instructions → Chapter
Minimum curing period → Chapter

Removal of a broken windscreen is performed in the same manner as the removal a broken rear window → Chapter.

Removing and installing windscreen