Removing and installing window regulator motor V26/V27: VW Golf VII

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020); platform code BE1

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• A new window regulator motor must be coded using .

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear door trim General body repairs, interior70Rear door trims; Removing and installing rear door trim.
2. Secure door window against sliding down with adhesive tape.
3. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers. Remove ignition key.
4. Disconnect connector (3).
5. Remove bolts (2) (Qty. 3).

6. Remove window regulator motor (1) from mounting brackets of cable drum (4).
7. ⚠ If a new window regulator motor is installed (door control unit), the additional functions and the excess force limitation feature have to be coded! — Slot window regulator motor (1) onto mounting brackets of cable drum (4). Move door window up and down slightly so that the splines between window regulator motor and cable drum engage more easily.
8. Tighten bolts (2).
9. Connect connector (3).
10. A new window regulator motor must be coded using .
11. The work procedure and notes on the automatic window raising and lowering system as well as on the excess-force limitation feature can be found in .

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