Removing and installing window crank mechanism

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

Removing

• Remove window winder ⇒ 2.5 Removing and installing window crank.
• Remove door trim panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70; Rear door trim panels; Removing and installing rear door trim panel.
• Tape up door window to prevent it from sliding down.
• Unscrew 3 bolts -2-.

• Pull manual drive mechanism -1- off mounting brackets of cable drum -3-.

Installing

• Push manual drive mechanism -1- onto mounting brackets of cable drum -3-. When doing so, move door window up and down slightly so that the splines between manual drive mechanism and cable drum engage more easily.

Specified torque for bolts -2-: 3 Nm

• Then perform remaining installation in reverse order of removal.