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How to remove the external handle on the Volkswagen Passat?

Model: Volkswagen Passat MK 8, 3G, B8 - Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Part: Handle

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In this tutorial, you will learn how to remove the external handle on the Volkswagen Passat, a very simple and quick operation. First, open the door you will be working on, then locate the bolt on the inner edge, about halfway up, and loosen it using a Torx T20 key. Next, grasp the lock cylinder, pull it outwards, and remove it from its housing.

At this point, simply grasp the handle and detach it from the door by pulling it towards the rear of the car. To install the replacement, just follow the reverse procedure.


Updated on 1 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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