Dorman 749-531 front left window regulator for the 1998-2011 Volkswagen Beetle raises and lowers the power window glass. It replaces a regulator that has worn out or failed.
- Dorman OE Solutions line, supplied as the regulator only
- Cycled thousands of times in an actual vehicle door during testing
- Reverse-engineered to the shape and dimensions of the part it replaces
- Bolt-on attachment
- Engineered in the USA
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 749-531 window regulator
- Fits: 1998-2011 Volkswagen Beetle
- Position: Front left
- Material: Plastic gear
- Condition: New
A window that moves slowly, sticks, drops into the door or grinds when you press the switch can mean the regulator is worn. Before you replace the regulator, rule out the window switch, the fuse and the window motor, since a fault in any of them can leave a window just as stuck.
Fits
This is a direct-fit window regulator replacement for the 1998-2011 VW Beetle, engineered and tested to match the stock regulator's fit, function and performance. This listing is one regulator for the front left; the 1998-2011 Volkswagen Beetle takes one at that position, and the front right is a separate part.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front left
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Attachment type: Bolt on
- Window operation type: Electric
Build and materials
- Type: Power window regulator, regulator only
- Gear material: Plastic
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One power window regulator. The window motor, mounting hardware and installation instructions are not included, and the old fasteners may not be reusable, so plan on new bolts.
Interchange: 211-0003 · 8553-0001L · 47-20298 · 20-1523
APWR0159 · APWR0178 · APWR0181 · 11R814 · 84840 · 84854 · RPVG008 · 822074a · WLR9017 · SK749531 · 1C0837655A · 1C0837655C · 1C1837655 · WPR1228L · WPR6461L
Product information is for general reference and may contain errors. See our Disclaimer.
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
APWR0159, APWR0178, APWR0181, 11R814, 84840, 84854, RPVG008, 211-0003, 8553-0001L, 47-20298, 822074a, WLR9017, SK749531, 20-1523, 1C0837655A, 1C0837655C, 1C1837655, WPR1228L, WPR6461L
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this VW Beetle window regulator fit cars from 1998-2011?
Yes, Dorman 749-531 is a front left window regulator for the 1998-2011 Volkswagen Beetle; the front right takes its own separate regulator.
Does this Dorman window regulator come with the motor?
No, Dorman 749-531 is the regulator only, sold without the window motor, mounting hardware and installation instructions.
Is the gear in this window regulator plastic or metal?
The gear is plastic. This is an electric-operated window regulator that attaches with bolts.
What signs can a worn front left window regulator show?
A window that crawls up, hangs crooked, drops into the door or grinds when the switch is pressed can mean the regulator is worn. A shop can confirm the cause.
Is this Dorman OE Solutions window regulator tested for long service life?
Yes, Dorman 749-531 was cycled thousands of times in an actual vehicle door to check for a long, trouble-free service life.
