Removing and installing operating unit for window regulator in driver door E512 — VW
Removing and installing operating unit for window regulator in driver door E512 on VW: 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Polo 6C (2014–2017)
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
- Remove ignition key.
- Remove front left door trim General body repairs, interior70Front door trims; Removing and installing front door trim.
- Disconnect connector from operating unit for window regulator in driver door E512.
- Press fasteners on trim (1) for operating unit for window regulator in driver door E512 in (direction of arrow A).
- Remove trim (1) for operating unit for window regulator in driver door E512 in (direction of arrow B) from door trim.
- Release retaining hooks (3) on both sides of trim (1).
- Remove operating unit for window regulator in driver door E512(2) from trim (1).
- Engage trim for operating unit for window regulator in driver door E512 firmly in door trim.
- Test functionality.
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