Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing broken rear window

This page covers safely removing a shattered Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rear window: protect the body and interior from glass splinters, remove fragments down to the adhesive, and disconnect the rear window heating and aerial before cutting through the sealant.

–	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.

Questions & answers

Removing broken rear window — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How do I remove a broken Golf Mk7 rear window?

Protect the body and interior from glass splinters, remove the broken pieces down to the adhesive, pull off the heating and aerial connections, and cover the flange with tape.

Is a broken Golf Mk7 rear window dangerous?

Yes. Loose fragments can cause cuts. Protect the interior with a cover and wear gloves and goggles during removal.

Removing and installing rear window

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

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