The drivers side sliding window (in the sliding door) on our T5GP has snapped the little plastic connecting bit on the latch end on the lower operating rod.

Part number 7H0847788A.



That picture isn't quite right, I need the bent rod, left to right they are inverted so the bent one on the passenger side is on the top like in the picture.


The part is on back order from Germany from VW themselves (no clue what it actually costs either, but the latch is $92!!) so I can't order one from there. Given how tiny the connecting ball is I wouldn't be surprised to find this is a very commonly broken part... which begs the question why there isn't any spares from VW??

But in having a hunt around I see I can order an after market repair kit with all the parts like this one:
Bross Auto Parts BDP964 Side Sliding Window Glass Latch Cover Repair Set 7H0847788A, 7H0847781B, 7H0847785 for VW T6 Caravelle|Interior Door Panels & Parts| - AliExpress

Same thing on eBay stores too, but nothing in Australia... so one day eventually when this shows up I will likely try and use just the rod I need, but for AU$16.83 delivered it's worth a gamble.

Plan B will be to find one in a wreckers one day... I actually need a few little odds and ends (like the Multivan Step light) so maybe it's something I should look into sooner unless someone on here happens to be wrecking one?