My other rear window regulator just failed yesterday as well. The upper plastic pulley simply shattered into many pieces. Last night I reinstalled the cable and window in the closed position, but I think it's time to replace both rear window regulators even though I don't use these windows but if I decide to try to sell the car again I don't think anyone's going to buy it for a decent price with both rear windows not working. Sounds like going with screws or bolts is easier than using rivets.

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2004 VW Jetta TDI (manual)

Past MB's: '96 E300D, '83 240D, '82 300D, '87 300D, '87 420SEL