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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Hello and thank you for reading.
Ok here's the deal...

Model & Year: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6

THE PROBLEM:

I was rolling the window up two days ago when I heard a snapping noise and the window stopped going up (luckily it was almost all the way there).

I'd pay to have it fixed if I could afford it, but I'd like to try and get the door panel removed and fix it myself.

I've unscrewed all 6 (side and bottom) screws along the sides of the inner door panel. I can pull it out about an inch on most places where it looks like the plastic clips are either broken or detached. How do I proceed in taking the door panel off completely?






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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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pull the trim off the inner door handle (the part you pull the door shut with) there are 2 screws under there
 
Old Sep 9, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Ok are there tabs holding the inner door handle in place?

Also, this is for anyone who reads this:

I'm looking to buy the rubber side guards for a 96 BLACK jetta... if you know of any for sale (legit sites only plz) let me know!
 
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Default RE: eed advice for drivers door window maintenence

Nevermind that was stupid... and incredibly easy..

I took pictures of everything.

My problem now is that I need to figure out how to get my window to roll UP... it will roll down just fine, but the damn thing makes a sqeaking noise and then a pop when the wire smacks the glass...
 
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