Removing door window — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code AJ5

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• If the procedure cannot be carried out because there is a fault with the window regulator, remove window regulator motor to slide door window down.
• Do not exert too great a pressure on the plug because otherwise the plug will fall into the door.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear door trim General body repairs, interior70Door trim.
2. Lower door window completely.
3. Pull window channel (3) off door (arrow).
4. Remove bolts (2) and remove front trim panel(1).
5. Lever out cap (6).

6. Lift door window until spreader pin (5) and spreader plug (4) in cut-out of assembly carrier is accessible. [Note: If the procedure cannot be carried out because there is a fault with the window regulator, remove window regulator motor to slide door window down.]
7. Screw a 5 mm bolt (approx. 70 mm long) into spreader pin (5).
8. Pull bolt and spreader pin out of spreader plug (4).
9. Screw an 8 mm bolt (approx. 80 mm long) into spreader plug (4). [Note: Do not exert too great a pressure on the plug because otherwise the plug will fall into the door.]
10. Pull spreader plug (4) out of clamping jaws (3) and therefore out of door window.
11. Pull window slot inner seal (2) off door inner panel.
12. Pull door window upwards (arrow) out of window slot.

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