volkswagon golf tdi how do you get front electric window mechanism out of door?

Answer 1

The window regulator, the door lock and the loudspeaker are secured to the carrier assembly.
The window regulator is included as part of the carrier assembly.
The carrier assembly can only be removed when the door window clamping brackets of the window regulator are loosened. This is done by lowering the door window to the height of the assembly holes in the carrier.
If power windows cannot be lowered then the cause of the malfunction must be determined first. Check the comfort locking system Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory (address word 461 with VAG 1551 scan tool.
If necessary, correct any electrical malfunctions.
Removal



Remove front door trim.








Remove lock cylinder housing. Pry out cover cap -1-.
Note: If the work sequence cannot be carried out because there is a malfunction with the window motor, remove the motor to slide the window down.



Lower door window until securing bolts for door window are accessible.
Loosen bolts -2- and press clamps apart.
Push window upward and secure in position (e.g. with adhesive tape).








Disconnect all wiring connectors (arrows).








Remove bolts -2-. Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb).








Remove bolts (arrows).
Pull top of carrier assembly off door; lift and take out of door toward door hinges.
Turn carrier assembly and pull connector off door lock.
Unclip clips for electrical wiring on back of carrier assembly.
Installing carrier assembly









Pull operating lever -1- in direction of arrow.
Tension spring -2- which is secured on door lock, in direction of arrow with a screwdriver and hook spring into locking lever.
Note: Hooking the operating lever in locks the lock and prevents incorrectly attaching the bowden cable later.









Insert carrier assembly in door.
Insert all bolts and tighten bolts marked -1- and -2- in sequence. Tightening torque: 8 Nm (71 in. lb).
Note: The remaining bolts can be tightened in any sequence.



Press door window glass -3-into window guide (arrow) and tight- en clamps with bolts -4-. Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft lb).
Remaining installation is in reverse order of removal.


Check function of door components.

Answer 2

If you have the mk5 Golf the whole outer doorskin has to be removed as you cannot gain access from the inside of the door.This isn't as bad as it sounds,the outer handle needs removing then the skin is held on with torx bolts around the edge.
If you have a mk4 you need to remove the inner door trim and remove the bolts all around the edge of the big metal plate,however to remove it you also need to take out the door lock mechanism at the same time and you also need to make sure the glass is released from the rgulator.
Best to get this done proffesionally as it's easy when you know how but a pain to do for the first time.
Hope this helps

Answer 3

If you're preparing to do this yourself, spend the money on a Haynes manual with photographs and full instructions.

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Since you haven't given year, check the link below for the manual you require.

Answer 4

It is attatched to the door skin which is metal , you will see 10mm nuts all around the outer edge of the inner skin then the whole unit comes away , bear in mind you will have to remove the door panel first. e-mail me if you get stuck.