Replacing the electric window switches - any advice?

[Woody_72]

Morning all, My electric windows have been playing up recently so I've bought replacement switches. Can the black plastic sections be popped out or is it a door skin off job? Any pointers if you've done this job before? TIA.

 

[SuperV8]

Morning all, My electric windows have been playing up recently so I've bought replacement switches. Can the black plastic sections be popped out or is it a door skin off job? Any pointers if you've done this job before? TIA.

Not done this on my Leon. On my old Audi I think they were mounted from behind (so door card off job)

Do the manuals list anything about window switch removal?

 

[bahyr]

Yes, door card removal to change them.

 

[PxuL]

Door card removal then the whole door card needs stripping, its an actual joke the way its assembled. I followed this guide but its fairly self explanatory once the door card is off, just whack all the Torx screws out and pop out the trim

If u need any pointers feel free to reach out I did the driver side one on my 3dr, also bought the switch from main dealer was well priced at 38 for a brand new part

 

[Woody_72]

Cheers guys, both switches replaced. Just a case of two hidden screws, yank the panel off (involves disconnecting 3 electrical connectors), remove about 20 screws to seperate handle assembly from rest of door card, good yank to remove the bit with the switches, replace switches and then reassemble.

 

[MartinThorn]

This is for anyone reading this years later (like me). I've just replaced my drivers side windows. Things to think about:

1) Consider buying a few door card clips - often several break when you lever the door card off. Look like this:

2) Check the internal light colour of the new switches - they are available cheaply in white (common) or red (harder to find) - I bought the white ones by mistake (but not too bothered about it to be honest). Red ones seem hard to find.