Their is a Metal panel behind the door panel.
Both need to be removed.
As the Second panel (Metal one) it the regulator.
Yes. If your window has fallen down and will not roll up.
99% Chance you car is suffering the Infamous VW plastic clip.
The door panel comes off With a T-10 torx or a Hex (Allen) wrench
that will fit and A large Philips Screw Driver..
Remove the Plastic cover on the inside Door handle.
And the Screw or Screw along the Bottom of the door panel.
Then remove the screws that hold the handle the the door.
They are located behind the Plastic plate you removed with a tiny screw driver earlier... Be careful not the mark up the cover while prying it up.
It is best to pry from underneath. Where marks if made can not be seen
After the screws are out 4 I believe. The Use of a CLip tool is best.
For getting behind the panel to pop it off. A screw driver will work.
After all the clips are released. Pull the light at the bottom of the panel down and out. Disconnect it or push it back thought the hole it came from..
Hit the panel in an upward motion near the top.
It should release.
Now you need a 10mm socket, or wrench to remove the 12 bolts that hold the metal plate to the Door.
Remove all the 10mm bolts, If the widow has not already fallen in the door. It should be released. By removing the Black 2" plugs. THe loosen the bolts that clamp the window the the arms. DO NOT LOOSEN THEM ALL the way, .
Disconnect the all the wiring.. THe Door lock cable, can be a pain.
I think it pulls down,.
Next remove the Metal plate. that is the regulator.
reverse to install
I used Plastic Shims. From the hardware store.
The sort of look like shin wedges.
To hold the window in place until I fixed it,
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May 16, 2009
- Their is a Metal panel behind the door panel.
Both need to be removed.
As the Second panel (Metal one) it the regulator.
Yes. If your window has fallen down and will not roll up.
99% Chance you car is suffering the Infamous VW plastic clip.
The door panel comes off With a T-10 torx or a Hex (Allen) wrench
that will fit and A large Philips Screw Driver..
Remove the Plastic cover on the inside Door handle.
And the Screw or Screw along the Bottom of the door panel.
Then remove the screws that hold the handle the the door.
They are located behind the Plastic plate you removed with a tiny screw driver earlier... Be careful not the mark up the cover while prying it up.
It is best to pry from underneath. Where marks if made can not be seen
After the screws are out 4 I believe. The Use of a CLip tool is best.
For getting behind the panel to pop it off. A screw driver will work.
After all the clips are released. Pull the light at the bottom of the panel down and out. Disconnect it or push it back thought the hole it came from..
Hit the panel in an upward motion near the top.
It should release.
Now you need a 10mm socket, or wrench to remove the 12 bolts that hold the metal plate to the Door.
Remove all the 10mm bolts, If the widow has not already fallen in the door. It should be released. By removing the Black 2" plugs. THe loosen the bolts that clamp the window the the arms. DO NOT LOOSEN THEM ALL the way, .
Disconnect the all the wiring.. THe Door lock cable, can be a pain.
I think it pulls down,.
Next remove the Metal plate. that is the regulator.
reverse to install
I used Plastic Shims. From the hardware store.
The sort of look like shin wedges.
To hold the window in place until I fixed it,
SKETCHLAB.com
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