Quarter Window Glass: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Rear Side Window

Technical values







Preliminary work

1. Remove C-pillar trim. Refer to Removing and installing C-pillar trim.

Removing rear side window

Removing side window







1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove washer -2-. Unscrew fastening nuts -3-.







2. Affix suction cups -1- to the side window. Pull out side window -2- downward in -direction of arrow-.







Installing rear side window

Installing side window







INFORMATION: The removed side window can be reinstalled if there is no prior damage to the side window.

1. Affix suction cups -2- to the side window -1-. Guide side window -1- up into the B-pillar opening -direction of arrow A-.







2. Press side window -1- up in -direction of arrow A-, hold it and insert it into the lower B-pillar opening -arrow B-.







3. Slide side window -1- backwards using suction cups -arrow C- until the casing -2- engages in the C-pillar.
4. Pull the lip of the seal forward under the side window -1- using a plastic spatula.







5. Adjust side window according to door window using the specified dimensions, tolerances and torques. Gap dimension A: 7 mm±1 mm







6. Tighten fastening screw -1- and washer -2-. Tighten fastening nuts -3-. Tightening torque: 9.7 Nm (7.2 ftlb.) Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)







Subsequent work

1. Install C-pillar trim. Refer to Removing and installing C-pillar trim.