How to remove and install the window motor and window regulator on Volkswagen Golf?

This is done to the front and rear window regulator/motor. In order to take off the window regulator, remove the door trim panel and remove the door window glass. remove the electrical connector and remove the power window motor. Unscrew the tabs on the reel of cable and insert the reel into the door. Peel away the access flaps and take out the window regulator mounting nuts and push the regulator sections into the door. Install an assembly, the guide, out of the door opening. The opposite of uninstalling is installation, and to ensure that the window regulator mounting nuts have been tightened to a particular torque level. In the case of the window motor removal, the door trim panel is once again removed first. When the window is completely closed, apply masking tape to keep the glass upside down making sure that it does not fall. Unplug the electrical connector on the motor, and unscrew the mounting screws and disassemble the motor. Installation is done in reverse sequence of removal and the screws of the window motor are tightened to the required torque.

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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 5GM-839-461-C
$95.01 MSRP: $133.07
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- Other Name: Regulator
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 5GM-839-461-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2021 Volkswagen Golf | S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TSi, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 1H0-837-401-B
$99.96 MSRP: $140.00
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- Other Name: Regulator
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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- 1993-1999 Volkswagen Golf | Celebration Edition, City, GL, GTI, GTI VR6, Jazz, K2, Limited Edition, Sport, Trek, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 1H0-837-402-B
$101.15 MSRP: $141.67
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- Other Name: Regulator
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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- 1993-1999 Volkswagen Golf | Celebration Edition, City, GL, GTI, GTI VR6, Jazz, K2, Limited Edition, Sport, Trek, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 5GM-837-462-E
$110.03 MSRP: $154.12
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- Other Name: Regulator
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2021 Volkswagen Golf | S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TSi, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 5GM-837-461-E
$110.27 MSRP: $154.43
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- Other Name: Regulator
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2021 Volkswagen Golf | S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TSi, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 5GM-839-462-C
$114.23 MSRP: $159.99
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- Other Name: Regulator; Window Regulator
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 5GM-839-462-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2021 Volkswagen Golf | S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TSi, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 1J4-839-461-F
$114.23 MSRP: $159.98
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- Other Name: Regulator
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 1J4-839-461-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 1J4-839-462-F
$124.33 MSRP: $174.13
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- Other Name: Regulator
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 1J4-839-462-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 5GM-837-462-F
$121.37 MSRP: $169.99
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- Other Name: Regulator
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 5GM-837-462-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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- 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 1J4-839-729-L
$117.81 MSRP: $165.00
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- Other Name: Regulator; Manual Regulator, Window Regulator
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 1J4-839-729-J, 1J4-839-729-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 1J4-839-730-L
$117.81 MSRP: $165.00
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- Other Name: Regulator; Manual Regulator, Window Regulator
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 1J4-839-730-J, 1J4-839-730-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GLS, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 1J3-837-461-H
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- Other Name: Regulator
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 1J3-837-461-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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- 1996-2006, 1994 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 1J3-837-462-H
$123.76 MSRP: $173.33
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- Other Name: Regulator
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 1J3-837-462-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 1J4-837-729-BK
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- Other Name: Regulator; Manual Regulator
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 1J4-837-729-BF, 1J4-837-729-AP, 1J4-837-729-N, 1J4-837-729-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 1J4-837-730-BL
$143.98 MSRP: $201.65
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- Other Name: Regulator; Manual Regulator
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 1J4-837-730-N, 1J4-837-730-BF, 1J4-837-730-AP
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 1K9-839-462-A
$146.36 MSRP: $204.99
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- Other Name: Regulator
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010 Volkswagen Golf | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 1K9-839-461-A
$153.50 MSRP: $214.99
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- Other Name: Regulator
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010 Volkswagen Golf | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 1J5-839-729-J
$135.66 MSRP: $190.00
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- Other Name: Regulator; Manual Regulator
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 1J5-839-729-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 1J4-837-461-H
$136.21 MSRP: $190.77
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Regulator; Window Regulator
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 1J4-837-461-D, 1J4-837-461-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Part Number: 5GM-837-461-F
$153.50 MSRP: $214.99
You Save: $61.49 (29%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Regulator
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 5GM-837-461-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS

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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator

The Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator has been designed to allow drivers to either open or close their side windows in seconds and to ensure that the glass remains in position. The Window Regulator device, which is hidden in every door of the Golf, utilizes a set of metal tracks, gears, and riveted fasteners to follow the pane whether the system operates by a hand crank or an electric motor. Very early models in Volkswagen vehicles applied the manual crank, a basic lever by which the occupant operated a cable to open the glass, but the more recent models applied motor-driven units that served the same purpose; this time, one has to press a switch without straining their arm and can do it in the comfort of the driver's seat. The similarity between the two styles lies in the simplicity of the job, which is to grab the lower part of the pane and to move it up or down the rails as the car travels so that the glass does not rattle and fall out of place. Since windows are applied numerous times each trip, the regulator goes through repetitive cycles, which may eventually lead to gears wearing down or cables stretching and slowing movements or leaving the window halfway open. The effect of this occurring is that occupants may lose ventilation, weather protection, and security until the faulty part is replaced. Those risks notwithstanding, the component remains lightweight through careful design, which does not introduce any unnecessary mass to the vehicle, allowing the overall efficiency of any Volkswagen model that accommodates it, such as all the modern Golfs, and a worn Volkswagen Window Regulator needs to be replaced once it starts to break to restore the efficiency of the glass movement.

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Volkswagen Golf Window Regulator Parts and Q&A

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5GM-837-461-E
Q: How to remove and install the window motor and window regulator on Volkswagen Golf?
A:
This is done to the front and rear window regulator/motor. In order to take off the window regulator, remove the door trim panel and remove the door window glass. remove the electrical connector and remove the power window motor. Unscrew the tabs on the reel of cable and insert the reel into the door. Peel away the access flaps and take out the window regulator mounting nuts and push the regulator sections into the door. Install an assembly, the guide, out of the door opening. The opposite of uninstalling is installation, and to ensure that the window regulator mounting nuts have been tightened to a particular torque level. In the case of the window motor removal, the door trim panel is once again removed first. When the window is completely closed, apply masking tape to keep the glass upside down making sure that it does not fall. Unplug the electrical connector on the motor, and unscrew the mounting screws and disassemble the motor. Installation is done in reverse sequence of removal and the screws of the window motor are tightened to the required torque.