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How to Replace the Rear Window Regulator on a Volkswagen Jetta?

Model: Volkswagen Jetta MK 5, A5 - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Side window

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In this tutorial, see how to replace the rear window regulator on a Volkswagen Jetta, a very simple and quick operation. First, open the door you will be working on. Next, unclip the handle cover, unscrew the exposed screws, and separate the panel from the door itself.

Then, remove the inner edge cover, disassemble both the handle and the outer panel, and proceed to remove the window regulator. At this point, simply position the replacement and reassemble everything by following the reverse procedure.


Updated on 20 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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