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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear door window

This page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rear door window glass — remove the door trim and inner cover, then lower the window until the spreader pin and plug become accessible through the regulator cut-out.

Removing
   

Removing and installing rear door window

–  Remove rear door trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
–  Remove inner door cover -8-.
–  Lower door window -9- until spreader pin -3- and spreader plug -4- are accessible in cut-out of window regulator -2-.
  Note
If work is not possible due to a malfunction caused by electric window regulator, window regulator motor -5- is unbolted -7-. Window can then be pushed to required working position.
–  Screw 5 mm bolt (approx. 70 mm long) into spreader pin -3-, and pull bolt together with spreader pin out of spreader plug -4-.
–  Screw an 8 mm bolt (approx. 80 mm long) into spreader plug -4-.
  Note
When screwing bolt into spreader plug, do not apply excessive pressure on plug. It otherwise falls inwards into door.
–  Pull spreader plug -3- out of window regulator guide -2- and therefore out of door window.


Removing and installing rear door window

–  Remove trim → Chapter.
–  Pull front part of window channel -2- out of mounting.
–  Pull door window -1- upwards at an angle -arrows- to vehicle exterior out of window slot.
 
Installing
  Note
  When installing door window, always renew spreader plug and spreader pin.
  Before inserting spreader plug -3- and spreader pin -4-, check window glass -1- for damage.
   

Removing and installing rear door window

–  Insert spreader plug -4- and centre it in the middle with the window glass -1- removed.
–  Press spreader pin -3- flush into spreader plug -4-.
–  Insert door window -9- into door -1--arrows- and insert door window into slot of window regulator guide.
–  Make window -1- engage in window regulator -2- by pressing slightly from above.
–  Then perform remaining installation in reverse order of removal.
–  Carry out functional test before fitting door trim.

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing rear door window — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 rear door window glass?
    Remove the door trim and inner cover, lower the window until the spreader pin and plug are accessible, release them, and lift the glass out through the top of the door frame.
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