VW Door Component Playlist (6 Videos)

Video 2 - How to Remove the Front Door Glass from a Volkswagen

Applies to: VW All Models (All Years)

 

Check out our helpful video detailing the instructions for removing Volkswagen door glass on 1998-2006 Volkswagen models. We have listed out a step-by-step guide as part of our VW front door glass removal instructions. You can print these instructions at home before you visit the yard.

Video 2 of 6

This guide applies to All Volkswagen Models (1998-2006)

Video Length: The door panel needs to be removed first, refer to door panel removal video.

Estimated Pull Time: 10 minutes

Recommended Tools

  • Torx Bit at Pull-A-Part T-30 Torx Bit
  • Use a ratchet to make your repair with help from Pull-A-Part. Ratchet

Instructions

  • 1

    The door panel needs to be removed first, refer to door panel removal video.

  • 2

    Remove the three screws in the window motor and then remove the motor.

  • 3

    Remove the two rubber grommets so you can see the fasteners holding the glass

  • 4

    Raise or lower the glass to reveal the fasteners

  • 5

    Once the glass is at the proper height, put the motor back on so the glass does not fall any further

  • 6

    Loosen the two T30 (or 10mm bolts) screws, do not remove them; otherwise, the back part of the clamp will fall into the door

  • 7

    Remove the glass by pulling the back part of the glass up and forward and as it comes up it will come past the frame of the door.

  • 8

    Grab the window tight and lift it straight out

All Videos In Playlist

Video 1: How to Remove a Door Panel from a Volkswagen Passat

VW Passat (1998-2005); Jetta (1999-2005); VW New Beetle (1998-2010); VW Golf (1999-2006); GTI (1999-2005)
Video 2: How to Remove the Front Door Glass from a Volkswagen

This guide applies to All Volkswagen Models (1998-2006)
Video 3: How to Remove a Window Regulator from a Volkswagen

This guide applies to VW Jetta (1999-2005), VW New Beetle (1998-2010), VW Golf (1999-2006), VW GTI (1999-2005), and VW Passat (1998-2005) models.
Video 4: How to Remove a Side View Mirror from a Volkswagen

VW Jetta (1999-2005); VW GTI (1999-2005); VW Golf (1999-2006); Passat (1998-2005)
Video 5: How to Remove a Door Handle from a Volkswagen Passat

VW B5 and B5.5 Passat (1998-2005); Many VWs have similar designs
Video 6: How to Remove a Rear Door from a Volkswagen Jetta

This Guide is for 1999-2005 VW Jetta and 1999-2006 VW Golf models

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