How to Remove a VW Front Window Regulator

VW Jetta (1999-2005); VW New Beetle (1998-2010); VW Golf (1999-2006); VW GTI (1999-2005); VW Passat (1998-2005)

Pull Tip: Before you can remove the window regulator, you first need to remove the door trim panel and the door glass.

Estimated Pull Time: 15 minutes

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1

Start by removing the ten 10mm bolts.
2

Pull the window regulator away from the door but do not rip it off the door because you still need to remove the wire loom
3

Once it is loose from the door, come in from behind and press the trim clips to remove them without breaking them
4

Disconnect the window motor and pull the two connectors off of the clips
5

Switch to the backside of the door and pull the grommet out and undo the trim clip.
6

Disconnect the speaker
7

Swing the door carrier down just enough to gain access to the connector for the door latch inside the door. Reach in and disconnect the electrical connector for the door latch.
8

Pull the wiring harness through the carrier and lay it off to the side.
9

Push the grommet for the lock rod back through and well as the cable. Make sure that you do not pull the carrier straight out. You run the risk of breaking the lock rod. Lift it up and over the lock rod and feed the cable through

VW Jetta (1999-2005); VW New Beetle (1998-2005); VW Golf (1999-2006) and VW GTI (1999-2005); VW Passat (1998-2005)

VW Passat (1998-2005); Jetta (1999-2005); VW New Beetle (1998-2010); VW Golf (1999-2006); GTI (1999-2005)

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