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 ...
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Note
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→ Chapter.
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