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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999CABRIO (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSLOCATIONS
1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
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1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Locations
Front door, assembly overview

1 - Door
- Adjusting, at hinge within oversized holes
2 - Window channel, front
3 - Outer window seal
- Pushed onto flange
4 - Window slot inner seal
- Pushed onto flange
5 - Door window
6 - Counter mount
7 - Wedge
8 - Stopper
- Must be transfered when replacing door.
9 - Bolt
10 - Window channel, rear
11 - Cover
- To close off side impact member/installation opening.
12 - Window Regulator
13 - Bolt
14 - Side impact bar
15 - Door check strap boot
16 - Door check strap
17 - Bolt
-7.5 Nm (66 in. lb)
18 - Bolt
19 - Lock nut
- 6.5 Nm (58 in. lb)
20 - Door check strap cover
- Self- adhesive
- sticks on A-pillar
21-Cap
22-Grub screw
- 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
23 - Torx(R) bolt T45
- 36 Nm (27 ft lb)
24 - Door hinge
- Bolted to door and A-pillar. Hinge pin inserted in box section and secured with grub screw
1 - Door
- Adjusting, at hinge within oversized holes
2 - Window channel, front
3 - Outer window seal
- Pushed onto flange
4 - Window slot inner seal
- Pushed onto flange
5 - Door window
6 - Counter mount
7 - Wedge
8 - Stopper
- Must be transfered when replacing door.
9 - Bolt
10 - Window channel, rear
11 - Cover
- To close off side impact member/installation opening.
12 - Window Regulator
13 - Bolt
14 - Side impact bar
15 - Door check strap boot
16 - Door check strap
17 - Bolt
-7.5 Nm (66 in. lb)
18 - Bolt
19 - Lock nut
- 6.5 Nm (58 in. lb)
20 - Door check strap cover
- Self- adhesive
- sticks on A-pillar
21-Cap
22-Grub screw
- 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
23 - Torx(R) bolt T45
- 36 Nm (27 ft lb)
24 - Door hinge
- Bolted to door and A-pillar. Hinge pin inserted in box section and secured with grub screw
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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.