driver window fell off track....need help

shepwood · #1 (**permalink**) 11-07-2012, 03:29 PM

so my driver window fell off the track when i was driving....i put it down and i heard it and tried to put it up and the window part didnt go up, it looks as though the little white plastic clip things that hold the window to the track are broken. how do i go about replacing these and where can i get them. the metal door panel thats on there is rivited to the track which are behind the actual door shell. idk if any of that actually made sense but all i really need to know is how to get to the little white clips to replace them.... any input would be helpful even if its just how to get the metal panel and track out of the door shell.... thanks guys

oh ya and i have to say that the responses i get on vw forum are unlike any other forum im on.. the support from the vw community is awesome and i really cant compare it to any other. gotta give a big thanks to everyone who is a part of this great place and to those that make it happen....without this forum im sure my car would still be in pieces!!!

vwGLI · #2 (**permalink**) 11-07-2012, 03:50 PM

im sure the dealer has the parts. idk how expensive though. there are very helpful DIYS on taking apart your door on vortex. thats all the help i can give lol

shepwood · #3 (**permalink**) 11-07-2012, 03:53 PM

ok ya thats my biggest problem right now i cant get by the metal panel inside the door...

vwGLI · #4 (**permalink**) 11-07-2012, 03:59 PM

VWVortex.com - DIY - Removing front door parts (door panel, door unlock handle and sideview mirror)

and for the rear just incase:
VWVortex.com - DIY - Removing rear door parts (door panel, door unlock handle and rusty triangle window insert)

Miller7204 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-07-2012, 04:01 PM

Or there's this one :P
VWVortex.com - DIY - Replacing the front door window regulator clips and/or door lock module

shepwood · #6 (**permalink**) 11-07-2012, 09:17 PM

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.0 > Search > Window > ES#2515371 Power Window Regulator - Left - 1J4837461F

just got this...but i dont like ecs' new shipping rules... they wont send it to my school so its being sent to my house which means it will be at my house next tues and i wont get it till next sat

shepwood · #7 (**permalink**) 11-20-2012, 01:17 PM

well i got the new track, havent had time to put it in but the thing they sent me was a new track and the metal door car already rivited together... so i have to take everything off the current door car and apply it to the new one.

do i need the two plastic rivets for the door lock module or can i drill them out and not replace them?