Outer Window Shaft Strip, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

The outer window shaft strip has a metal insert in the center.

If it gets bent, the outer window shaft strip can longer be straightened out again. It will remain "wavy".

Therefore the outer window shaft strip must be removed and installed evenly without bending it.

The removal and installation is only for the left outer window shaft strip. Removing and installing the right window shaft strip is identical.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the door trim panel and upper trim panel. Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the A-pillar trim. Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Slightly loosen the outer window shaft strip -1- using the Trim Release Lever - Wedge:T10039/1 -2- evenly from the door flange -arrow a-. Do not bend the strip while doing so.

-- Lift the outer window shaft strip -1- evenly off the door flange -b arrows-.