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Windshield: Customer Interest
Door Window Channel - Binding

Applies To

GOLF

1985-1986

Four Door Models thru VIN GV029646
Group

64
Subject

Door Window Channel Weatherstrips

Part Identifier

6445

Key Points

Weatherstrip modification to eliminate binding

C
Number

86-02

May 7, 1986
Front door window channel weatherstrips must be modified to eliminate complaints of binding..

Note

Weatherstrips used with revised window channels as referred in PC 85-03, group 64, September 13, 1985 also must be modified.

Work procedure

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lower window

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partially remove outer slot seal

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partially pull weatherstrip up and out of divider bar

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cut and remove 58 mm (2.28 in.) off lower end of weatherstrip

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lube weatherstrip with soapy water

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reinstall weatherstrip into divider bar

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reinstall outer slot seal

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check window for proper function

Diag.

Quality

Check

Repair

Check

labor op 6445510

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20

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Modify weatherstrip

Wiper and Washer Systems > < Windshield - Squeaking Noise from the Outside Area