Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing window slot outer seal

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, exterior / Front door, central locking / Door components / Removing and installing window slot outer seal

Removing

Note

The core of the window slot outer seal is a metal insert.

If it is bent or distorted, the window slot outer seal cannot be straightened out anymore. It will remain “wavy”.

Therefore, the window slot outer seal must be pulled off and pressed on evenly, without bending or distorting it.

Removal and installation are only described for the left window slot outer seal. Removal and installation of the right window slot outer seal are similar.

Removing and installing window slot outer seal

–	Slightly pull window slot outer seal -1- uniformly off door flange -2--arrows a-. Make sure not to bend the side strip.

–	Pull out window slot outer seal -1- from beneath exterior mirror -3--arrow b-.

Installing

Removing and installing window slot outer seal

Note

The use of assembly aid is allowed.

The use of striking tools is not allowed for installing window slot outer seal.

–	Slide in window slot outer seal -1- under exterior mirror -3--arrow a-.

–	Align window slot outer seal -1- with B-pillar and press it uniformly and by hand onto door flange-2--arrows b-.

Removing and installing window channel

Removing and installing window channel Note The removal and installation sequence is only for the left window channel. Re ...

Removing and installing window slot inner seal

Note Removal and installation are only described for the left window slot inner seal. Removal and installation of the right window slot outer seal are ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing drive shaft, left drive shaft, constant velocity joints VL100 and VL107, e-Golf
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Press tool -T10520- ...

Overview of fitting locations – lights in roof trim
1 - Driver side illuminated vanity mirror -W20- In the case of vanity mirrors with LED lighting, the entire light must be renewed in the event of a fault. Removing and installing → Chapter 2 - ...

Checking belt webbing
Procedure – Pull belt completely out of inertia reel or lap belt adjustment plate. – Check belt webbing for soiling, and if necessary wash with a mild soapy solution → Owner's ...