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VW Door Component Playlist (6 Videos)

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

Applies to: VW All Models (All Years)

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

Video Length: This process is the same for doors with key lock and no key lock. Also, this can be used for rear door too: the T20 is set deeper in the door.

Estimated Pull Time: 15 minutes

Video 4 Video 6

Recommended Tools

  • T-20 Torx Driver

Instructions

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  • 1

    Remove the plastic cover which will give you access to the T20 release screw for the exterior door handle

  • 2

    Hold the exterior door handle open the entire time that you are working on it

  • 3

    With the door handle held open, use the T20 driver and put it into the release screw and turn it exactly twelve turns. Start with the tool logo facing 12 o’clock so it easy to count the number of rotations

  • 4

    When you release the door handle, it should stick out a little bit. Tap the handle door closed and pull the door lock cylinder out of the door

  • 5

    Pull the handle out again and you will be able to see there is a cable attached to it. This is the cable that attaches the exterior door handle to the door lock actuator. Take that cable off and move it out of the way

  • 6

    Slide the door handle to the back and pull it out and swing it out towards the front of the car

  • 7

    Remove the plastic cover which will give you access to the T20 release screw for the exterior door handle

  • 8

    Hold the exterior door handle open the entire time that you are working on it

  • 9

    With the door handle held open, use the T20 driver and put it into the release screw and turn it exactly twelve turns. Start with the tool logo facing 12 o’clock so it easy to count the number of rotations

  • 10

    When you release the door handle, it should stick out a little bit. Tap the handle door closed and pull the door lock cylinder out of the door

  • 11

    Pull the handle out again and you will be able to see there is a cable attached to it. This is the cable that attaches the exterior door handle to the door lock actuator. Take that cable off and move it out of the way

  • 12

    Slide the door handle to the back and pull it out and swing it out towards the front of the car

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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