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How to Replace the Window Regulator Mechanism on the Volkswagen Beetle

Model: Volkswagen Maggiolino MK 1 - Years: 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949

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In this brief guide, you will learn the main instructions on how to dismantle and replace the window regulator mechanism on the Volkswagen Beetle. First, open the front door and start removing the front door trim by unscrewing all the fixing screws; then remove the window handle, followed by unscrewing the screws of the side glass to separate it from the mechanism.

At this point, carry out the repair or replacement of the window regulator mechanism, reassembling and checking the operation of the window (installing the handle); finally, reassemble the door trim.


Posted on 1 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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