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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1996JETTA (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSPOWER WINDOW SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Volkswagen Jetta (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Power Window Switch: Service and Repair
1996 Volkswagen Jetta (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Service and Repair
Removing and Installing Left Front Power Window Switch -E40-:
NOTE: The procedure is the same for left rear power window switch -E52-, right front power window switch -E41-, and right rear power window switch -E54-.
Removing:
- Carefully pry off upper trim of door grab handle.
- Remove window switch connector.
- Squeeze switch retaining tabs (arrows) and remove switch.
Installing;
- Install switch into door grab handle trim until retaining tabs engage.
- Install switch connector.
- Install door grab handle trim.
NOTE: The procedure is the same for left rear power window switch -E52-, right front power window switch -E41-, and right rear power window switch -E54-.
Removing:
- Carefully pry off upper trim of door grab handle.
- Remove window switch connector.
- Squeeze switch retaining tabs (arrows) and remove switch.
Installing;
- Install switch into door grab handle trim until retaining tabs engage.
- Install switch connector.
- Install door grab handle trim.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.