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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Catalytic converter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The catalytic converter is used for exhaust gas post-treatment
and helps to reduce exhaust emissions. To help ensure long-term functionality in
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Use unleaded petrol onl ...
Special connector systems
Note
If necessary, any housing catches in place (secondary
locking mechanisms) must be released or removed prior to
disengaging the contacts using the prescribed tool
→ Chapter.
...
Connecting brake pedal to brake servo
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Hold ball head of push rod in front of mounting and push
brake pedal in direction of brake servo, so that the ball head
clicks into place.
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Check engagement by pulling briefly on brake pedal.
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