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How to Replace the Window Regulator Mechanism of the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf III, MK 3, Golf 3 - Years 1991-1997

This guide will show you how to remove and replace the front window regulator mechanism of the Volkswagen Golf. First, open the front door and start by removing the door panel; to do this, remove the grab handle and unscrew the screws found underneath and on the sides, also removing the lock cover, as shown in the video. Once the panel is removed, unscrew the screws of the side glass brackets; then unclip the window regulator mechanism to remove it and replace it with the new one, applying the reverse procedure of disassembly!

Updated on 23 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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