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VW Door Component Playlist (6 Videos)

Video 1 - How to Remove a Door Panel from a Volkswagen Passat

Applies to: VW All Models (All Years)

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VW Passat (1998-2005); Jetta (1999-2005); VW New Beetle (1998-2010); VW Golf (1999-2006); GTI (1999-2005)

Video Length: A plastic trim tool is better than the pocket screwdriver. Drivers door has 3 screws behind the inner grab handle. Golf, Beetle and Jetta will have a Phillips head screw just below the tweeter, or small speaker.

Estimated Pull Time: 25 minutes

Video 2

Recommended Tools

  • Phillips Head Screwdriver
  • T-20 Torx Bit
  • Plastic Trim Tool
  • Pocket Screwdriver

Instructions

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  • 1

    Start by removing the two T20 Torx at the bottom of the door panel

  • 2

    Using a trim tool or small flat blade screwdriver remove the door pull handle trim cover. Take care not to damage the trim

  • 3

    Remove the two Phillips head screws behind the trim

  • 4

    Check for aftermarket speakers which may need to be unscrewed and removed before you can get the panel off.

  • 5

    Starting at the bottom of the time panel, gently pull the panel away from the door. Work around the outside of the panel to release the trim clips

  • 6

    Once the trim clips are free, pull the door panel up and over the lock rod

  • 7

    Reach behind the trim panel and release the door latch cable from the inner handle

  • 8

    Carefully disconnect all of the electrical connectors including the light at the bottom

All Videos In Playlist

Video 1: How to Remove a Door Panel from a Volkswagen Passat

VW Passat (1998-2005); Jetta (1999-2005); VW New Beetle (1998-2010); VW Golf (1999-2006); GTI (1999-2005)

Video 2: How to Remove the Front Door Glass from a Volkswagen

This guide applies to All Volkswagen Models (1998-2006)

Video 3: How to Remove a Window Regulator from a Volkswagen

This guide applies to VW Jetta (1999-2005), VW New Beetle (1998-2010), VW Golf (1999-2006), VW GTI (1999-2005), and VW Passat (1998-2005) models.

Video 4: How to Remove a Side View Mirror from a Volkswagen

VW Jetta (1999-2005); VW GTI (1999-2005); VW Golf (1999-2006); Passat (1998-2005)

Video 5: How to Remove a Door Handle from a Volkswagen Passat

VW B5 and B5.5 Passat (1998-2005); Many VWs have similar designs

Video 6: How to Remove a Rear Door from a Volkswagen Jetta

This Guide is for 1999-2005 VW Jetta and 1999-2006 VW Golf models

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