Adjusting height of front and rear glass panel — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code AJ5

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• The glass panel height adjustment is performed after the glass panel has been closed from slide open position.

🔩 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. Check adjustment of front glass panel (1) and rear glass panel (2) with a depth gauge. [Note: The glass panel height adjustment is performed after the glass panel has been closed from slide open position.]
2. Remove trim panel .
3. Loosen only both front bolts (2) left and right for glass panel (1).
4. Close glass panel.
5. Adjust glass panel (1) as shown in illustration.

6. Tighten left and right bolts (5 Nm). — 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft)
7. Install trim .
8. Pull inner seal (3) slightly backwards at (arrow) positions and remove bolts (2) of rear glass panel (1).
9. Adjust rear glass panel (2) as shown in illustration.
10. Tighten left and right bolts (5 Nm). — 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft)

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