Renewing window regulator, Cabriolet — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 9C1, 1C1, 1Y7

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• If the slide blocks are renewed, the limit stops (2) of the window regulator must be removed.Pull slide blocks upwards off window regulator guide (3), and renew them.
• Secure tensioning wire as shown in figure.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front door window .
2. Removing front assembly carrier .
3. Remove front window regulator .
4. Detach window regulator motor from cable guide housing.
5. Remove defective tensioning wire with cable guide housing.

6. Identify upper position (A) and lower position (B). [Note: If the slide blocks are renewed, the limit stops (2) of the window regulator must be removed.Pull slide blocks upwards off window regulator guide (3), and renew them.]
7. When fitting new cable, start routing the tensioning wire on the bottom left guide roller. [Note: Secure tensioning wire as shown in figure.]
8. Fit tensioning cable for lower left roller and secure it.
9. Then fit tensioning cable in window regulator and upper left roller.
10. Fit tensioning cable in upper right roller and secure it.
11. Secure tensioning cable in mounting at lower right as shown in figure.
12. Fit other end of tensioning wire around lower right roller, and secure it to mounting as well.
13. Use window cable installation toolVWM 100 to fit tensioning wire.
14. Rotate window cable installation toolVWM 100 180° clockwise until tensioning cable is completely fitted.
15. Check function of window regulators.
16. Lubricate guide rails using grease G000045003.
17. Remove securing device on cable guide housing.
18. Verify proper routing of tensioning wire again.

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