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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.0, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.8 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.8 V6 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6 16V, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.8 T, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.0 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6 FSI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.8 T, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.4 16V … View more

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Window regulator

Replacement: window regulator – VW BORA Estate (1J6). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Silicone lubricant
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 10
                    
                      Drive socket # 13
                    
                      Torx bit T20
                    
                      Torx bit T30
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Flat screwdriver
                    
                      Phillips screwdriver
                    
                      Round-nose pliers
                    
                      Drill bit set
                    
                      Drill
                    
                      Plastic trim tool
                    
                      Clip removal tool

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Replacement: window regulator – VW BORA Estate (1J6). Tip from AUTODOC:

All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: window regulator – VW BORA Estate (1J6). Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the car door.
Step 2

Detach the door handle trim panel. Use a plastic trim tool.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: window regulator – VW BORA Estate (1J6). To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
Step 3

Unscrew the door card fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 4

Unscrew the lower fasteners of the door card. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Detach the door card. Use a plastic trim tool.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: window regulator – VW BORA Estate (1J6). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
Step 6

Detach the door lock actuator cable.
Step 7

Detach the door lock connector.
Step 8

Detach the bulb connector.
Step 9

Remove the covers from the window raiser fasteners.
Step 10

Unscrew the window glass fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Detach the door card supporting bracket. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 12

Raise the glass a little and remove it.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold the glass when raising it.Replacement: window regulator – VW BORA Estate (1J6). To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
Step 13

Detach the window switch module connectors.
Step 14

Detach the speaker connector.
Step 15

Detach the power window wiring harness. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 16

Unscrew the fasteners of the power window motor. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Remove the power window motor.
Step 18

Detach the power window connector.
Step 19

Remove the door panel covers. Use a plastic trim tool.
Step 20

Remove the door panel clips. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 21

Unscrew the door panel fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22

Squeeze the clips and detach the window regulator drive gear. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 23

Remove the door panel together with the window regulator linkage. Use a plastic trim tool.
Step 24

Detach the connector of the central door locking module.
Step 25

Drill out the rivets of the window regulator linkage. Use a drill bit set. Use a drill.
Step 26

Remove the window regulator mechanism.
Step 27

Install the new window regulator mechanism.
Step 28

Tighten the fasteners of the window regulator assembly. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 11 Nm torque.
Step 29

Treat the window regulator drive gear. Use a silicone lubricant.
Step 30

Attach the connector of the central door locking module.
Step 31

Install the door panel together with the window regulator linkage.
Step 32

Attach the window regulator drive gear.

Step 33

Screw in the door panel fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 34

Install the door panel clips.

Step 35

Install the door panel covers.
Step 36

Attach the power window wiring harness.
Step 37

Tighten the door panel fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 8 Nm torque.
Step 38

Attach the power window connector.
Step 39

Install the power window motor.
Step 40

Tighten the fasteners of the power window motor. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 41

Attach the speaker connector.
Step 42

Attach the window switch module connectors.
Step 43

Lower the window glass and install it to its mounting seat in the window raiser mechanism.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold the glass when lowering it.Replacement: window regulator – VW BORA Estate (1J6). Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the part.
Step 44

Tighten the window glass fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 5 Nm torque.
Step 45

Attach the door card supporting bracket.
Step 46

Install the covers on the window raiser fasteners.
Step 47

Attach the bulb connector.
Step 48

Attach the door lock actuator cable.
Step 49

Attach the door lock connector.
Step 50

Reinstall the door card.
Step 51

Tighten the door card fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 52

Screw in the lower fasteners of the door card. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 53

Attach the door handle trim panel.
Step 54

Switch on the ignition. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.

Step 55

Switch off the ignition.

Step 56

Close the car door.

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