Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing window channel
| Removing and installing window channel |
 Note
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The removal and installation sequence is only for the
left window channel. Removal and installation of the right
window channel are similar. |
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Do not bend window channel when removing! |
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Remove window slot inner seal
→ Chapter. |
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Remove window slot outer seal
→ Chapter. |
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Remove C-pillar trim
→ Chapter. |
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Remove exterior mirror
→ Chapter |
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Pull out securing pin -2--arrow a-. |
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Peel sealing lip of window channel -1-
off the door flange from the inside. |
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Pull window channel -1- out of
mountings on door -arrows b and c-. |
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Pull window channel -1- off door flange
-3- uniformly around entire circumference
-arrows d-. |
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Spray window channel with soapy water to facilitate installation. |
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Insert window channel -1- into
mountings on door -arrows a and b-. |
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Push window channel -1- from rear
towards front onto door flange -arrows c-. |
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Fold sealing lip of window channel onto door flange from the inside. |
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Insert securing pin -2--arrow d-. |
Note
| To prevent wind noise, ensure window channel
-1- seats evenly when installing. |
| Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. |
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Removing
Note
The core of the window slot outer seal is a metal insert.
If it is bent or di ...
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Caution
Danger of damage to component surfaces.
When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the
component with commercially available adhesive tape.
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Fitting single wire seals
Note
Single wire seals prevent the ingress of moisture and dirt
in the contact housing. They are installed, for example, in the
engine compartment and must always be reinstalled following
repairs.
As standard, ...
Towing attachment type plate
The trailer load and drawbar load details on the type plate
of the towing attachment are test figures for the device. The
approved details for the relevant vehicle could be below the
trailer load and drawbar load specifications of the trailer.
Figures ca ...
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