Rear Side Window Removal help (3 Door)

[Rallyman]

My A3 is going into the bodyshop today for a rear quarter panel repair (some kind soul dented and scratched it)
To save some money I'm wanting to take most of the parts off that will need to be removed to carry out the repair. This will involve the removal of the rear side window.

Does anybody know if I remove the B-pillar trim will I be able to access the hinge point and remove the window...?

Cheers for any help,
Ian.

 

[imported_rustys3]

Here's the workshop manual instructions

Removing and installing side window - 3-door vehicles
Assembly overview
1. Seal
o ◆ Before removing:
o ‒ Take out rear seat bench and backrest.
=> General Body Assembly; Repair group 72
o ‒ Also remove side trim and -B- pillar trim.
=> General Body Assembly; Repair group 70
o ‒ Unbolt tilt mechanism from side window on body side.
o ‒ Pull seal out of window opening.
o ‒ Press new seal onto window flange.



2. Side window
o ◆ Before removing:
o ‒ Take out rear seat bench and backrest.
=> General Body Assembly; Repair group 72
o ‒ Also remove side trim and -B- pillar trim.
=> General Body Assembly; Repair group 70
o ◆ To remove:
o ‒ Unscrew tilt mechanism -3- on body end => Page 64-40
o ‒ To remove, drill head off hollow rivet -4-, and knock out shank.
o ‒ Unscrew hexagon bolt -7-.
o ‒ Remove side window from opening.
3. Tilt mechanism
o ◆ Removing => Page 64-40
4. Hollow rivet
5. Shim plate
o ◆ Pull off protective film.
6. Hexagon nut
o ◆ 8 Nm