General body repairs, exterior

Removing broken rear window

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  • Protect body and interior from glass splinters.
  • Remove pieces of glass up to adhesive sealing material.
  • Pull off connections for rear window heating and aerial.
  • Cover flange -2- all round with textile-reinforced adhesive tape.
  • Cut through adhesive seal (with glass remains) in window cut-out using electric cutter -V.A.G 1561 A- and U-shaped blade -V.A.G 1561-.
WARNING

Always wear safety goggles and leather gloves.

Removing broken rear window

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