I have a 97 VW Jetta 2.0L which has a bad power window motor on the passenger's side. The VW service manual explains that the first step in removing the motor / regulator is to remove the window glass.... the first step of this...of course is...you guessed it to "lower the window down"....and access the bolts on the clamps from inside the door". Obviously they dont explain how to lower the window if your motor has quit. After all, why would anyone be trying to remove the motor unless it had quit? So, failing throwing a brick thru the window, any tips on how to break this loop, or do I have to go to the nice VW people and be charged 380 for parts plus 200 for labor?

Developed a crack along the side tank so I'm gonna pull it. Does it come out the top or bottom? Do I remove the fan shroud separately or do I remove the whole radiator/fan assembly as one piece? It looks like I can gain some room by moving the a/c compressor off to the side, is this needed or will it clear with compressor intact? Any tips much appreciated. Thanks, Tom