Windshield, Removing

Windshield, Removing

- Remove A-pillar trim.







- Unhook sun visor - 1 - out of mount - 2 -.
- Pry off cap - 6 -.
- Remove bolt - 5 -.
- Remove sun visor mount - 4 - from mounting and disconnect connector - 3 -.
- Pry off cap - 7 -.
- Remove bolts - 8 - and remove mounts - 2 -.







- Pull rearview mirror - 1 - down at an angle - arrow - to release from retaining plate (retaining springs in base of mirror).







- Fold down - arrow - center sun visor -1 -.
- Remove screw - 2 - out of roof sidemember - 3 - and remove sun visor.
- Insert protective foil - 1 - V.A.G1474/8 between windshield and instrument panel.
- Loosen sealing lip in upper area of windshield using a plastic wedge and spray in Cleaning solution D 009 401 04 (as a substitute for lubricant).







- Insert cutting cord - 2 - into window flange using small tube.
- For very narrow gap dimensions, guide cutting cord from outside and press under lip using plastic wedge.
- Push cutting cord end through adhesive sealant into vehicle interior using awl (from V.A.G1474A).

NOTE: In side area of window, guide awl through adhesive sealant as close as possible to window flange on body, so as not to damage sealing lip.







- Secure one cord end to Spooling tool V.A.G 1654 A.
- Pull through second cord inward and attach grip from V.A.G1351 to counterhold.
- Set Spooling tool V.A.G1654 into "Position I".
- Move spooling tool according to position required and cut windshield free.
- While cutting free, press cutting cord against window using plastic wedge in order to have clearance from window flange and instrument cluster.