Side Window

Side Window

Removing Undamaged Side Window


• To prevent damage to paint when removing and installing trim molding, cover area below side window and on side panel using adhesive tape.

• Remove the upper trim on the C-pillar and D-pillar and secure the electrical connections for the antenna to the side window with adhesive tape.

Vehicles with High Gloss Roof Trim Molding

- Roof trim molding and side trim molding removed. Refer to => [ Roof Trim Strip Assembly Overview ] .

Vehicles with Standard Roof Trim Molding

- Unclip the roof trim molding on the roof around the side window.





- Route the cutting wire around the side window as shown in the illustration.

- Secure X and Y ends in two pull grips from special tool cutting tools for glass (VAG 1351).

- Pull cutting wire forward in direction of arrow - A - using sawing motions and cut through lower adhesive sealing material at side panel and at roof frame.

- In this way, first the securing pin on the rear of the window and then the adhesive bead are cut through.

- Then pull cutting cord through in direction of arrow - B - downward through adhesive sealing material.

- Remove window from window opening.

Removing Damaged Side Window

- Protect body and interior from glass splinters.

- Bond flange all around with fabric reinforced adhesive tape.

- Remove glass pieces from adhesive material.


When removing a window, always wear protective eyewear and leather gloves.

- Remove adhesive material (with glass residue) from window opening using electric cutter (VAG 1561A) and knife (VAG 1561/11) (with stopper roll).

Preparation for Installing Side Window

- When reusing an undamaged window, cut remaining adhesive sealing material on window and flange using a carpet knife so that it is even, but do not remove completely!

• Residual material acts as a base for the new adhesive sealing material.


• Keep adhesive surface free of dirt and grease.

• Only cut back adhesive surface shortly before installation.

• Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive surface.

With New Window

- Clean window all around in adhesive area using cleaning solution (D 009 401 04).

- Apply glass and paint primer (D 009 200 02) all around in adhesive area.

• Curing time 10 minutes.

Installing Side Window

- The roof trim molding and side trim molding must be installed before installing the side window.

- Install the side window and centering pins into the window flange and press it all the way into the body.

• Side window without centering pins must be secured to the body with adhesive tape.