Front window drive mechanism - remove and install — VW

🔩 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 the front door lining General body repairs, interior 70. Lining / insulation.
2. Remove the door window glass (see the separate procedure).
3. Remove the door window drive motor (see the separate procedure). Or remove the window drive (see the separate procedure).
4. Unlock the retaining hooks of the drum for cable (arrows a) and push on the door.
5. Release the hexagonal nuts (2) and push the threaded pins of the door window mechanism (arrows b).

6. Rotate the door window mechanism, a little, in the (direction of arrow c).
7. Remove the window mechanism (1) through the door opening (arrow d).
8. Introduce the window mechanism (1) through the door opening (arrow a) and bring it to the installation position (arrow b).
9. Fit the threaded pins of the window mechanism through the door internal panel (arrows c).
10. Fasten the hexagonal nuts (2), torque: 8 Nm. — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)
11. Press the drum for cable against the door inner section (arrows d), until the retaining hooks clock into place.
12. Install the electric window motor or the window drive (see the separate procedure).
13. Install the door window (see the separate procedure).
14. Install the front door trim Body - Internal assembly jobs 70. Trims/insulations.

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