Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing window regulator
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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 Note
| Removal and installation are described only for the left
window regulator. Removal and installation of the right window
lifter mechanism are 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 loudspeaker
→ Communication; Rep. gr.91. |
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Detach cable from window regulator. |
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Remove door window
→ Chapter. |
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Removing window regulator motor
→ Chapter |
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Release locking hook of cable drum -4-
and insert into door. |
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Unscrew hexagon nuts -5- and insert
threaded studs of window regulator into door. |
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Loosen hexagon nuts -2-, do not remove. |
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Slightly push window regulator upwards in door
-arrow a- and guide into door -arrow b-. |
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Turn window regulator -1- through 90°
and guide through opening in door -arrow c-
to remove. |
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Insert window regulator -1- through
opening in door -arrow a- and move to
mounting position. |
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Insert threaded studs of window regulator into door skin
-arrow b-. |
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Press cable drum against door inner part -4-
until looking hooks engage audibly. |
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Secure cable to window regulator. |
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Install window regulator motor
→ Chapter |
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Install door window
→ Chapter |
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Hexagon nuts
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - window regulator“ |
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Note
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Note
Removal and installation are described only ...
Other materials:
Seam seals, rear body
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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Assembly overview - luggage compartment side trim, estate
Note
The illustration shows the luggage compartment side trim on the
left side. The right-hand side is similar (mirror image of left-hand
side).
1 -
Luggage compartment side trim
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
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Removing and installing onboard supply control unit -J519-, RHD vehicles
Note
When renewing the control unit, select
Renew function for the respective control unit in
Guided fault finding or
Guided functions mode
→ Vehicle
diagnostic tester.
Removing
â ...
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Removing and installing window regulator motor -V14-/-V15-
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