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Power Window - Inoperative

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Subject: Inoperative Power Window


Model(s): Scirocco
Group: 64

Number: 64-90-T03

Date: May 31, 1990



The power window becomes inoperative if the winder mechanism locks up in the end position of travel (window closed).

To repair a window regulator, use the following parts and procedure. Always modify the regulators in both doors to prevent recurrence of the problem.

Parts required:

1 reinforcement plate, P/N 533 837 493 1 each screws, P/N N014 1405 and N014 1444 2 lock washers, P/N N011 6663 2 bushings, supplied by dealer. Bushings are made from 20 mm (3/4") thick round steel stock, cut to 10 mm (7/8") wide with a 6 mm (1/4") hole in the center. See illustration.

Repairing Window Regulators:

- Remove door panel and carefully remove vapor barrier.

- Operate window switch in downward position while an assistant pushes down on the glass (motor will take over and complete lowering of window glass).

CAUTION: DO NOT TAP MOTOR. Damage to the motor magnets could result from such attempts to get the motor to run.

- Move cam bracket (a) into middle of position. See illustration.

- Remove regulator mechanism.

- Bend sheet metal tongues (b) and (c) OUTWARD to approximately 45~ angle.

- Cut end of slide rail (d) 1/2 inch from end and bend to approximately 15~ angle inward toward cable block.

- Lubricate slide rail lightly with multipurpose grease.

- Install regulator into door.

- Install reinforcement plate P/N 533 837 493, to cam bracket (a) and window bracket.

- Install bushing (k) opposite window glass so that it works as a stop in the curvature (1) in closed position.