I just finished installing a new window regulator in my 2003 vw passat on the drivers front door.i have one problem.when i removed the door panel.the lock nob(the plastic pin that goes up when you unlock the door and down when you lock it)came undone and i cant figure out where it connects.its got these crazy bends in it and i cant see where it goes.
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Needs a new window regulator mechanism. VW window regulator problems are very common. The plastic cable guide wheels break and window drops down or jambs.
Last one I did was about $180.00 for a VW oe regulator kit.
fuses are usually in the glove box or under the drivers dash or under the drivers side hood either physically inspect every fuse by pulling them one by one or the aid of a test light and a good ground to the test light
get a complete regulator from vw or check fcp groton .com i am a vw tech you will be there forever if you try the cable you will never get it wound around regulator leaving you with a window that doesnt work
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Section 01-05: Trim, Interior
1995 Thunderbird, Cougar Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
The interior trim component Removal and Installation procedures generally apply to all models. If some of the steps do not apply to the particular models being serviced, proceed to the next step.
Trim Panels, Door
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Do not pry front door trim panel (23942). Prying on front door trim panel will break the hook retainers.
Disconnect battery ground cable (14301) .
Carefully pull front door trim panel finish panel (23712) away from front door trim panel .
Item
Part Number
Description
1
23713
Front Door Trim Panel Finish Panel
2
17B676
Outside Rear View Mirror Control
3
14028
Door Lock Switch
4
55928-S55
Screw (5 Req'd)
5
14529
Window Regulator Control Switch
6
23942
Front Door Trim Panel
Disconnect wires from front door lock switches (14017), outside rear view mirror controls (17B676) and window regulator control switches (14529) , if equipped; remove front door trim panel finish panel.
Remove front door trim panel retaining screw through front door trim panel finish panel opening.
Trim Panels, Door
Item
Part Number
Description
1
20124
Front Door
2
23942
Front Door Trim Panel
3
383356-S100
Nut (2 Req'd Each Side)
4
56903-S58
Screw (2 Req'd Each Side)
Remove interior lamp lens cover.
Remove screw through interior lamp opening.
Slide front door trim panel upward to disengage hooks.
Rotate top of front door trim panel away from front door (20125) , and lift bottom hooks from front door.
Window Regulator, Front Door, Explorer
Removal WARNING: IF THE REGULATOR COUNTERBALANCE SPRING MUST BE REMOVED OR REPLACED FOR ANY REASON, MAKE SURE THAT THE REGULATOR ARMS ARE IN A FIXED POSITION PRIOR TO REMOVAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY DURING C-SPRING UNWIND.
Remove front door trim panel and front door trim shield . Refer to Section 01-05B .
Remove inside door belt weatherstrip and glass stabilizer.
Remove front door window glass as described in this section.
Remove two nut and washer assemblies attaching the equalizer bracket.
Remove three rivets (manual) or four rivets (power) attaching the regulator base plate to front door trim panel finish panel (23712) .
Remove window regulator electric drive and front door window channel bracket from vehicle.
Working on a bench, carefully bend tab flat to remove arm slides from front door window channel bracket .
Install new window regulator electric drive arm plastic guides into front door window channel bracket and bend tab back to 90 degrees.
Use care not to break tab; if tab is cracked or broken, replace front door window channel bracket . Make sure rubber bumper is installed properly on new front door window channel bracket , if replacement is made.
Installation NOTE: The front door window channel bracket and window regulator electric drive are installed into the vehicle as one assembly. The front door window channel bracket may be disassembled from the window regulator electric drive as described in Steps 7 and 8 of Window Regulator, Removal.
Install front door trim panel finish panel with preassembled glass bracket into vehicle. Set the regulator base plate to window regulator electric drive using base plate locator tab as a guide.
Install three (manual) or four (power) rivets (385189-S100) to attach regulator to front door trim panel finish panel .
Two 1/4-20 x 1-inch bolts and two 1/4-20 nut and washer assemblies may be used as alternates for glass retention. However, torque must not exceed 4-7 Nm (3-5 ft-lb). Equivalent metric retainers may be used.
Install equalizer bracket.
Install inside door belt weatherstrip and glass stabilizer.
Lower regulator arms to access holes in front door trim panel finish panel . Install front door window glass as outlined.
Adjust glass to ensure proper alignment with glass run. Cycle glass for smooth operation.
Install front door trim panel and front door trim shield . Refer to Section 01-05B .
Seeing you have a GLS edition... most of them have at least a power DRIVERS seat. I own a 2003 GLX v6 and it comes with both front seats powered and heated. i hope this helps!
check all the fuses on the fuse panel (located on the end of the dashboard). Behind the plastic door, drivers side. Then see if all the windows will go up and down; locking and unlocking the door with the key in the door lock. You have to hold the key in the unlock position to make this option work.
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