Removing and installing assembly carrier — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015); platform code 2C0

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• Loosen bolts (1) (do not remove) and press clamping jaws (2) apart.
• Depending on the equipment level, other connectors and earth wires may be present and need to be disconnected before removing the subframe.
• If wiring retainer is not engaged in mounting hole in door, wiring harness may be damaged, resulting in the failure of all electrical components in the door.
• When doing this, ensure that door window is positioned parallel to window channel.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front door trim General body repairs, interior70Trims/insulation; Door trims.
2. Removing lock cylinder housing .
3. Unclip cable clip from door handle .
4. Lever out caps (3).
5. Lower door window until securing bolts (1) for door window are accessible.

6. Loosen bolts (1) (do not remove) and press clamping jaws (2) apart.
7. Push door window 1 upwards and secure door window in position (e.g. with adhesive tape).
8. Release protective sleeve fasteners (arrow a) and pull off protective sleeve.
9. Open catch (1) on A-pillar connector by swinging it downwards (arrow b) and disconnect connector.
10. Separate connector for exterior mirror. (arrow c) on window regulator motor. [Note: Depending on the equipment level, other connectors and earth wires may be present and need to be disconnected before removing the subframe.]
11. Remove bolts (2) for door lock.
12. Guide lines/wiring in door and release line/wiring retainer (4).
13. Remove bolts (1), (3) and (arrows).
14. Pull top of assembly carrier off door, raise and lift out of door towards hinge side of door.
15. Position assembly carrier in door.
16. Lock wiring retainer (4) in mounting hole in door. [Note: If wiring retainer is not engaged in mounting hole in door, wiring harness may be damaged, resulting in the failure of all electrical components in the door.]
17. Position bolts.
18. First tighten bolt (1) and then tighten bolt (3) to torque setting of 9 Nm. — 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)
19. Then tighten remaining bolts (arrows) in diagonal sequence but in no particular order to torque setting of 9 Nm. — 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)
20. Tighten bolts (2) for door lock to torque setting of 20 Nm. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
21. Applying light pressure, push door window into clamping jaws (2) and align door window at rear window channel without pressure.
22. When doing this, ensure that door window is positioned parallel to window channel.
23. Push in cover caps (3).
24. Then perform remaining installation in reverse order of removal.

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