Rabbit Hatchback L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC (1983)
Window Frame: Technical Service Bulletins
Vent Window - Installing New Units in Earlier Vehicles
Applies To
RABBIT
1983 and earlier
Group
64
Subject
Vent Window
Part Identifier 6427
Key Points
Installing new vent window in earlier vehicles
C
Number
84-02
April 19, 1984
For 1984, the door vent window glass is secured in the vent window frame with bolt-on hardware..
Installing the new vent window in a 1983 or earlier vehicle requires a modification to the old vent window frame.
Updated mounting brackets are available and can be installed in place of the original brackets.
Part No. of new brackets: 171 837 617A/618A
Installation procedure
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remove door trim panel and protective foil
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drill out rivet at bottom of vent frame
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remove bolts and take door window glass from regulator
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remove door glass channel seal from vent window frame
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remove fastening screw at top of vent window frame
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remove vent window assembly from vehicle
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drill out rivet at upper pivot point
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loosen lower pivot tension screw and remove vent glass from frame
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remove weatherseal from vent frame
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drill out rivets in pivot bracket on frame and remove bracket
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file bracket mounting surface smooth and clean
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fasten new pivot bracket to frame with 2 steel pop rivets
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rivet size: 1/8" x 1/4"
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reinstall vent frame weatherseal
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position new vent glass in frame and install upper pivot rivet, Part No. 171 837 647B
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adjust vent window tension screw
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reinstall vent window assembly, frame fastening screw and lower mounting rivet
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reinstall door glass channel seal and reattach door glass to regulator
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reinstall door protective foil and trim panel
Labor operation:
64 2721 0
Time units:
120
CAUTION Part numbers are listed for reference only, Always consult with the Parts Dept. for latest information.