Sliding window mechanism broken

[ejmoore]

The catch on the sliding window on the sliding door has broken. The window was stuck open at first & wouldn't close, but with a bit of prising with pliers and a fork inside the catch we managed to shut it, but not fix it.

Is there a diagram of the working anywhere? or does anyone have suggestions for dismantling it / fixing it? Or do we need to take it to a VW garage?

 

[calikev]

This picture may help

 

[ejmoore]

This picture may help

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Thank you. It's parts 9 & 10 that are the problem!

 

[AlanC]

It is possible to get a VW Body shop to replace just this window. Many body shops will either say they don't do it and get a window specialist in or say the whole window, including the sliding one, will have to be replaced.

It is a recognised VW job with a timed job sheet of 18 mins. We had ours done but I had to spend time looking for a body shop willing, able and knowledgeable enough to do it.

Alan

 

[WelshGas]

It is possible to get a VW Body shop to replace just this window. Many body shops will either say they don't do it and get a window specialist in or say the whole window, including the sliding one, will have to be replaced.

It is a recognised VW job with a timed job sheet of 18 mins. We had ours done but I had to spend time looking for a body shop willing, able and knowledgeable enough to do it.

Alan

Sorry, why replace the window because the catch is broken, why not just replace the catch?

 

[WelshGas]

Thank you. It's parts 9 & 10 that are the problem!

Repair kit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-TRANSP...418764?hash=item1c533a5f8c:g:gjgAAOSwBLlVXj1v

 

[ejmoore]

Thanks Alan, thanks WelshGas.

I agree it would be preferable just to replace the broken catch.

Does anyone know if there are instructions for dismantling the existing set-up anywhere?

 

[WelshGas]

Thanks Alan, thanks WelshGas.

I agree it would be preferable just to replace the broken catch.

Does anyone know if there are instructions for dismantling the existing set-up anywhere?

Try this.
For anyone who is thinking about this job - it is very simple indeed! All you need is a medium-sized flat-bladed screwdriver (possibly with some electrical tape around to protect the van).

1. Slide open the window 1/3
2. Use screw driver at the top, just back from the front corner, between the sliding pane and the guide, to lift the guide and allow the vertical pin (attached to the window) to pop outwards and in the top front corner of the sliding pane to move towards the centre of the van by an inch or so.
3. Repeat with the bottom front corner - insert screwdriver, twist 45degrees and gentle pull the window towards you until the lower guide pin pops out of the guide.
4. The window will now be secured only at the back edge by the vertical sliding locking pins top and bottom and two more rotating plates c. 1.5 cm long in the same location at the locking pins. Do not pull or force the sliding pane into the van yet.
5. Open the butterfly clip to unlatch the window and keep holding it open - this allows the sliding pane to pivot inwards at the front edge - remember that this is still latched at the rear (top and bottom) by the pivoting plates. Pivot the front portion of the sliding glass in towards the van by c. 45 degrees.
6. Now, with the window still pivoted inwards and the butterfly latch still held open, pivot the whole sliding pane downwards (front top corner moving forwards and downwards towards the front of the van). This should allow the rear top corner of the window to leave the guide rails - the window is now only connected by the lower rear corner pivots, so lift the pane upards to remove from the guide entirely.
7. Done!

 

[ejmoore]

That's brilliant - thank you very much!

 

[ArunAlec]

I seem to recall a YouTube clip showing how to do it. A German film if I remember correctly. Try googling it.

 

[ejmoore]

Found it, thanks AA

 

[ejmoore]

For anyone else who's looking, it's here:

 

[ejmoore]

Thanks for all your helpful tips, folks - spare parts ordered and window now fixed!

 

[stevieb]

Hello

I am in need of a sliding window catch as above. The eBay listing mentioned is no longer available as this is an old thread, can anyone provide a link for the correct part please. The video posted will be of great help if we can get the part. California T5 SE 2013

Thanks in advance
Steve

 

[WelshGas]

Hello

I am in need of a sliding window catch as above. The eBay listing mentioned is no longer available as this is an old thread, can anyone provide a link for the correct part please. The video posted will be of great help if we can get the part. California T5 SE 2013

Thanks in advance
Steve

Plenty on eBay.

Vw T5 Sliding Window Catch for sale | eBay

Find great deals on eBay for Vw T5 Sliding Window Catch. Shop with confidence.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[stevieb]

Plenty on eBay.

Vw T5 Sliding Window Catch for sale | eBay

Find great deals on eBay for Vw T5 Sliding Window Catch. Shop with confidence.

www.ebay.co.uk

Thank you that’s great, just ordered one.