New Beetle L4-1.8L Turbo (AWP) (2003)
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Loosen nut -5- but do not remove
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Remove T30 Torx bolts -2- and -3- (bolts on clamps holding window) and add two drops of Loctite Threadlocker Blue to bolt threads
NOTE:
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Be careful not to drop bolt.
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A magnetic Torx bit or small magnet can help in bolt removal
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Loosely reinstall Torx bolts -2- and -3-
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Push window -4- down to ensure it is fully seated into window clamps
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Slide window forward or rearward -arrow- until distance from rear edge of window to edge of door is 65 mm±1 (2.52 in. to 2.60 in.) -A-
NOTE: Only position in which distance -A- can be measured is when bolts on window clamps are visible through bolt access holes
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Tighten bolt -3- to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.)
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Reconnect electrical connectors to door trim panel and reconnect ground (GND) cable to battery
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Lower window completely and raise back to previous position where bolts -2- and -3- are visible through holes -1-
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Tighten bolt -2- to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.) then tighten nut -5- to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.)