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How to remove the front door panel of the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 7, Golf 7, Golf VII - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Door trim panel

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Today's video will show the procedure for removing and replacing the front door panel of the Volkswagen Golf. First, open the front door of the vehicle and begin removing the plastic cover of the grab handle by prying it from the sides; then unscrew the screws found underneath and on the sides of the panel, disconnecting the electrical connector of the window switch and the handle cable, as illustrated in the video.

This will allow access to the inside of the door, applying the reverse procedure for reassembling the panel!


Updated on 4 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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