Removing and installing window lifter and door window — VW

🧭 Before you start

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• Should guide come out difficultly, window can be raised slightly to ease removal.
• Ensure window is in shown position and a second technician is holding window glass (1).
• When tightening window glass ensure window lifter is in shown position (arrows).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove door trim panel .
2. Wind window down completely.
3. Remove cover (1).
4. Remove mirror (3). Leave mirror attached to adjusting cable and hang from door in secure position.
5. Remove rubbers (4) and (5).

6. Remove rubber (2).
7. Unscrew screw at (arrow).
8. Remove bolt (1) and remove guide (2) downwards. [Note: Should guide come out difficultly, window can be raised slightly to ease removal.]
9. Loosen bolts at (arrows). [Note: Ensure window is in shown position and a second technician is holding window glass (1).]
10. Lift window glass (1) upwards.
11. Remove bolts (arrows)
12. Remove window lifter (1) through large aperture in door.
13. Install in reverse order. [Note: When tightening window glass ensure window lifter is in shown position (arrows).]

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