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How to remove window crank and panel on 2001 vw beatle

Window gets stuck in down position , I need to know how to remove the crank handle and door panel to find the problem. I have done this on cars with power windows but not on a manuel window vw Thanks Tom

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Check with VW to see if they issued a recall on the window regulators. They replaced both of mine about 2 years ago based upon a service recall. I had a 98 VW Beetle.

  • Bob Kovalak Oct 05, 2009

    Check with VW to see if they issued a recall on the window regulators. They replaced both of mine about 2 years ago based upon a service recall. I had a 98 VW Beetle.

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SOURCE: how to remove window crank handle

There is actually a tool just for that. You can get one at any parts store and their only a few bucks. It removes a little clip that holds the crank to the shaft. If you pull out easily on the crank and push in with the other hand against the door panel you may be able to see the clip, its shiny chrome.

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SOURCE: replacing passenger window 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 4 Dr

there is a clip behind handle between handle and panel. you will see a plastic washer slide it back some and take a pick and pop clip off be careful as like like to go flying.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 08, 2009

SOURCE: 1994 vw jetta drivers door window crank inside handle removal(man

You'll see a small ring on the inside of the crank where it meets the panel. That ring holds the crank in place. To remove the handle simple push the ring up and the handle will slide right off. Depending on the position of the crank the ring might have to be pushed up down or sideways. Hope that helps.

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  • Posted on Sep 01, 2009

SOURCE: Where is the camshaft position sensor located in a 2001 VW Passat

when you are looking at the engine pull off the plastic cover on top then the front cover that covers you timing belt there is a wire harness tha goes right to it in the left upper coner two ten mil bolts and it comes off careful not to drop bolts down in belt that could be bad. it is that easy

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  • Posted on Feb 05, 2010

SOURCE: Broken plastic window crank handle on Geo Trakcer 1994

get a toyota handle its plastic but its stronger, the metal handle is going to be hard to interchange, the best thing to do is remove your handle and go to a junk yard and see which handles are the same, you can even put your handle on and see if it works on that car, hope this helps.

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