Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing front door window
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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 Note
| Removal and installation are described only for the right
door window. The left side is similar. |
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- |
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Remove front door trim
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. |
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Remove inner door cover -3-
→ Chapter. |
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Lower door window -2- until locking
hooks -7- for door window are accessible. |
Note
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If this part of the work cannot be done due to a fault in
window regulator motor, the window regulator motor can be removed
-5-. |
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The window can then be pushed to required working position. |
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Carefully press locking hooks -7-
through opening in the window. Slightly lift the door window to avoid
that it does not fall back again in the locking hook. |
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Lift door window -1- upwards out of
window regulator. |
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Lift door window -1- from behind and
swing forwards out of window channels -2--arrow-. |
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Insert door window -1- into window
channels -2--arrow-. |
Note
| Ensure that door window is properly located in window channel. |
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Guide door window without force into clamping jaws of window
regulator. |
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Align door window with rear window frame. |
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Press door window -1- into clamping
jaws until the locking hooks -7- in the
door window engage. |
| Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. |
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Before the inner door cover, the cable feed and the door trim are
installed, carry out a functional test. |
1 -
Fixed door window
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Seal
Part of window
3 -
Bolt
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Removing
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Remove rear door trim
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
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Other materials:
Safety precautions when using test and measuring equipment during a road
test
Observe the following if test and measuring equipment is
required during a road test:
WARNING
Accident hazard as a result of distraction and
inadequate securing of test and measuring equipment. ...
Necessity of wheel alignment, multi-link suspension
Wheel alignment is necessary if:
The vehicle does not handle properly.
Vehicle has been involved in an accident and components have
been renewed.
Axle components are removed or renewed. ...
Side view
Fig. 1 Overview of the driver side
Key for :
Roof aerial
Tank flap
Exterior door release lever
Exterior mirrors
Additional turn signal
Surround lighting
Jacking points
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Assembly overview - fixed rear door window
Removing and installing rear door window