Refitting assembly carrier with window actuator — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B5 (3B)

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• The mechanism must be aligned to the central position when the window motor is installed.

🔩 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. Slide a hammer shaft between the window guide and the assembly carrier until the end of the hammer shaft presses against the assembly carrier.
2. Remove cable tie (1).
3. The gearing is displaced when the window motor is removed, it is then no longer centralised.
4. The mechanism must be aligned to the central position when the window motor is installed.
5. Fit screws (1) and tighten. Specified torque: 3.5 Nm. — 3.5 Nm (2.6 lb-ft)

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