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Rear Side Window, Adjusting







Rear Side Window, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Hex Ball Socket (T10058)

Use to adjust the height

Side Window Installation Tool (V.A.G 1739)

Use to adjust laterally.

Gauge (T10391)

Lateral Adjustment

Adjustment dimensions, gap dimensions, refer to => [ Rear Side Window, Adjustment and Gap Dimensions ] Rear Side Window, Adjustment and Gap Dimensions.






A - Adjusting - the Top of the Side Window

For positioning the upper edge of the side window - 4 - to the seal on the convertible top.

Accessible after removing the rear side trim panel..

- To adjust, remove the nuts and screws on the side window mount. Refer to => [ Side Window Mount ] Side Window Mount.

- Loosen the lock nut - 1 - and turn the adjusting pin - 2 - with a TORX socket.

Turn to the left - the side window rotates outward

Turn to the right - the side window rotates inward

- Tighten the lock nut after adjusting - 1 -. For the tightening specification, refer to=> [ Window Regulator Motor and Window Regulator Overview ] Window Regulator Motor and Window Regulator Overview.

- 3 - Window regulator

B - Adjusting - Side Window, Bottom Edge

For positioning the upper edge of the side window - 4 - to the seal on the convertible top.

Accessible after removing the rear side trim panel..

- To adjust, remove the nuts and screws on the side window mount. Refer to => [ Side Window Mount ] Side Window Mount.

- Loosen the lock nut - 1 - and turn the adjusting pin - 2 - with a TORX socket.

Turn to the left - the side window rotates toward the inside

Turn to the right - the side window rotates toward the outside

- Tighten the lock nut after adjusting - 1 -. For the tightening specification, refer to=> [ Window Regulator Motor and Window Regulator Overview ] Window Regulator Motor and Window Regulator Overview.

- 3 - Window regulator

C - Adjusting - Front Edge Of The Side Window

For positioning the side window - 4 - to the front door window.

Accessible after removing the rear side trim panel..

- To adjust, remove the nuts and screws on the side window mount. Refer to => [ Side Window Mount ] Side Window Mount.

- Loosen the lock nut - 1 - and turn the adjusting pin - 2 - with a TORX socket.

Turn left - the door window rotates inward

Turn right - the door window rotates outward

- Tighten the lock nut after adjusting - 1 -. For the tightening specification, refer to=> [ Window Regulator Motor and Window Regulator Overview ] Window Regulator Motor and Window Regulator Overview.

- 3 - Window regulator

Height Adjustment

Adjustment dimensions, gap dimensions, refer to => [ Rear Side Window, Adjustment and Gap Dimensions ] Rear Side Window, Adjustment and Gap Dimensions.






- Adjusting - Side Window

For positioning the upper edge of the side window - 2 - to the seal on the convertible top.

Accessible after removing the rear side trim panel..

- Loosen the nuts - 1 - and adjust the side window.