{{VIP.loyaltyProgramCardNumber}}

VIP Club Homepage

{{ navItem.name }}
{{navItem.name}}
NEW!
{{ subItem.name }}
Search for Locations Within 500 Miles
No results found
 

Door Panel, VW Series

Applies to: VW PASSAT (1998-2005) GOLF GTI (1999-2005) NEW BEETLE (1998-2010) JETTA (1999-2005) GOLF (1999-2006)

 

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

Pull Tip: 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

Recommended Tools

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

Instructions

  • 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

New To Pull-A-Part? Learn The Process

OR