Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Rear Regulator Repair Guide. Technical Background Window regulator cable retainer is broken. The material of the retaining clip (POM) is too hard. New material change was implemented to improve the part flexibility. Production Solution Material modification to POLYAMIDE 6.6. New cable retainer is identified by “polyamide 6.6? Service Remove rear window carrier plate, see Repair manual group 64 Glass, Window regulators, in ElsaWeb. Place window carrier plate on a clean and protected surface. Note: DO NOT remove the glass from the carrier plate. DO NOT loosen adjustment bolts located above and below lower pulley. Tip: In an effort to save labour time, cut the original window cables as necessary. The cable housing will be replaced during this procedure. Manually extend or retract window from carrier plate to gain working access to slider. Remove the slider retainer nut and discard. Lift cable retainer off of stud and discard. Remove washer with tensioning spring and discard. Remove slider base and discard. Free window cables by cutting the tie strap at upper carrier plate support. Carefully invert the window regulator assembly. Remove the window regulator fasteners and separate the window regulator from carrier plate support, see Repair manual group 64 Glass, Window regulators, in ElsaWeb. Separate window motor from the original cable housing.
