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 ...
Other materials:
Seam seals, body of hybrid vehicles
Note
Seam seals made during repair work must be identical in
appearance and thickness to the original seam seals.
To avoid damage or faulty operation, brush seam seals smooth
near attachments which must be attached.
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Vehicle identification data
Fig. 19 A: Vehicle data sticker: example
shows a vehicle with engine code CPTA ③ B: Type plate
Fig. 20 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Vehicle identification number.
The vehicle identification number can be read from ...
Removing and installing driver side footwell vents, LHD vehicles
Removing
Pyrotechnic components may trigger unintentionally.Risk of
injury.Discharge any static charge accumulated in your body by briefly
touching striker plate for door.
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Remove driver side ...
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