Adjusting side inclination (distance) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 9C1, 1C1, 1Y7

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• It is not necessary to remove the bolts completely.
• The adjusting procedure may have to be repeated.

🔩 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. Lower rear window.
2. Remove rubber (2).
3. Loosen bolts (1) (10 Nm). [Note: It is not necessary to remove the bolts completely.] — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)
4. Raise front and rear windows.
5. Loosen bolts (arrows) (20 Nm). — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)

6. Move front window to the same height as the rear window so it is flush.
7. Dimension (a) = 1 to 2 mm.
8. Tighten bolts (1) (10 Nm) immediately — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)
9. Insert rubber (2).
10. Tighten nuts (1) and (2) (20 Nm). — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
11. Tighten bolt (3) until seat of attachment in body is found and tighten nut in position (3) (20 Nm). — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
12. Loosen nuts (arrows) (6 Nm) of window retainer (1) and move window in direction of (arrow A). — 6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)
13. Adjust dimension (a) between front window and rear window.
14. Tighten nuts (arrows) (6 Nm). — 6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)
15. Lower front and rear windows and close convertible roof.
16. Make two reference points (arrows) on rear window (1) of doors corresponding with reference points in diagram.
17. Close convertible roof and raise rear window completely to check window enters convertible roof. [Note: The adjusting procedure may have to be repeated.]

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