Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing window channel
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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 inner window slot seal
→ Chapter. |
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Remove window slot outer seal
→ Chapter. |
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Peel sealing lip of window channel -1-
off the door flange -2- from the inside
-arrow e-. |
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Pull window channel -1- out of
mountings on door -arrows c-. |
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Pull window channel of front metal flange
-arrows a- and in area of overlap out of holding device
-arrow b-. |
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Pull window channel -1--arrows c- off
flange -2- uniformly all around it. |
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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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Insert window channel at front flange into holding device
-arrow d- and fit onto metal flange
-arrows e-. |
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Push window channel -1- from rear
towards front onto door flange -2--arrows c-. |
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Fold sealing lip of window channel onto door flange from the inside
-arrow f-. |
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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Note
The core of the window slot outer seal is a metal
insert.
If it is bent o ...
Other materials:
Waxing and polishing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Waxing
Waxing protects the paintwork. You will need to re-wax the vehicle with a good
hard wax if water no longer clearly forms small drops
and runs off the paintwork when it is clean.
Even if a wax solution is used re ...
Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system
Note
Carry out subsequent bleeding when:
brake pedal travel is too long or so-called
»soft brake pedal«
Subsequent bleeding requires the assistance of a second
mechanic.
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What happens to vehicle occupants who have not fastened their seat belts
Fig. 61 An unbelted driver is thrown forwards
Fig. 62 The unbelted rear passenger is
thrown forwards, hitting the belted driver
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Many people believe that they can brace their weight
with their hands in a minor collis ...
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