Side window, adjusting

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Side Window Installation Tool V.A.G 1739

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Side Window Installation Tool V.A.G 1739

Distinctive features can be:

Low window tension.
Wind noise.
Window rattles with convertible top open.
Window runs poorly into roof frame seal.

Fig 2: Check Window To See If It Is Parallel

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Check window to see if it is parallel

Close convertible top.

Raise all windows.
Close both doors.
Using a steel ruler, measure gap dimension between door window and side window.

Gap must be parallel, dimension - a - and dimension - b - = 9-10 mm.
Deviation from parallel: 0.5 mm.

Fig 3: Side Window Height And Parallelism, Adjusting

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Side window height and parallelism, adjusting

Open convertible top.
Remove side panel trim →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Remove rear seat bench →
- 72 - SEAT - FRAMES
- 72 - SEAT - FRAMES for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Remove speaker cover and speaker.

Raise all windows.
Loosen nuts - arrows -.
Adjust parallelism or side window height to door window by moving side window.
Tighten nuts.

Fig 4: Side Window Distance, Checking

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Side window distance, checking

Open convertible top.
Raise side windows.
Open both doors.
Using a tape measure on inner edge of side windows - arrow - , measure distance of side windows to each other.

Distance - a - = 1169 -1171 mm.

NOTE:

Because this measurement cannot determine symmetry to both windows, the window that is still noticeable after all pre-adjustments is adjusted in case of a deviation from the dimension.

Fig 5: Side Window Distance, Adjusting

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Side window distance, adjusting

Remove side panel trim →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Remove rear seat bench →
- 72 - SEAT - FRAMES
- 72 - SEAT - FRAMES for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Remove speaker cover and speaker.
Loosen nut - arrow -.

Adjust window angle with Side Window Installation Tool V.A.G 1739 Angle, adjusting .

Fig 6: Identifying Window Regulator Can Be Adjusted In Respective By Turning Adjusting Screw In/Out

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NOTE:

The window regulator - 4 - can be adjusted in the respective - direction of arrow - by turning adjusting screw - 2 - in or out.
Turning right: distance is increased.
1 turn corresponds to approx. 2 mm.

Tighten nuts and bolts.

Tightening torques → Side windows - assembly overview .