Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

Removing the Door Panel of a Volkswagen Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo 6R, MK V, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5 - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Door trim panel

See other generations:
Video tutorial

Remove the door panel of a Volkswagen Polo (passenger side). Before starting the disassembly, disconnect the battery terminals located in the engine bay. Use a lever or screwdriver to remove the handle cover, unscrew the screws with the screwdriver.

Unscrew the remaining screws on the door panel and detach the retaining clips (using the lever), disconnect the power connectors for the window regulator, the speaker located in the handle, and the tension cable for the door release lever. Finally, remove the panel by hand and lever it off the door.


Updated on 3 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Volkswagen Polo (2001-2009 / MK IV, Polo 4, 9N, MK 4, Polo IV) This guide illustrates how to disassemble and remove the front door panel of a Volkswagen Polo. First, open the front door of the vehicle and start r…
Volkswagen Polo (2009-2017 / 6R, MK V, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5) Below are the instructions to remove and replace the front door of the Volkswagen Polo. First, open the front door and start unscrewing the fixing sc…
Volkswagen Polo (2009-2017 / 6R, MK V, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5) In this video tutorial, you will see the steps to remove the side window glass from the front door of a Volkswagen Polo 6R. First, open the front doo…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Open the Bonnet on the Mitsubishi L200?

In this tutorial, you will see how to open the bonnet on the Mitsubishi L200, a very simple operation that follows the standard procedure. First, open the vehicle and go to the driver's side, then locate the lever at the lower outer area, just in front of the pedals, and pull it. Next, position yourself in front of the bonnet, locate the second lever above the Mitsubishi logo, and push it to the right, releasing the latch. At this point, you can fully lift the bonnet and secure it with the prop rod.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos