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 rear door trim
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. |
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Detach door window from window regulator. Do not remove it
→ Chapter. |
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Move door window upwards, and secure it in place. |
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Removing window regulator motor
→ Chapter |
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Release locking hook of cable drum -3-
and insert into door. |
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Unscrew lower hexagon nut -2- and
insert threaded studs of window regulator into door. |
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Loosen upper 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 -4- through 90°
and guide through opening in door -arrow c-
to remove. |
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Insert window regulator -4- 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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Tighten hexagon nuts -2-. |
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Press cable drum against door inner part -3-
until looking hooks engage audibly. |
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Install window regulator motor
→ Chapter |
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Install door window
→ Chapter |
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Window regulator
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - window regulator“ |
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Note
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Removing
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Slide spacer ring -2- in
-direction of arrow a- and pull window
winder off window lifter mechanism -arrow b-.
Installing
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Other materials:
Identification
Engine number, engine data
The engine code and the engine number are located on the
sticker -arrow- on the upper
toothed belt guard.
The engine code is also on the vehicle data sti ...
Wheel runout compensation
If run-out compensation is not performed, it is not possible
to adjust toe-in correctly!
The existing lateral run-out of the wheel must be
compensated for. Otherwise, the result of the measurement will
be incorrect.
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Start/stop system
Fig. 147 In the centre console: button
for the start/stop system
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The start/stop system automatically switches the engine
off when the vehicle is stationary. When required, the engine restarts automatically.
The func ...
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