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How to remove the switch panel from the left door of a Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Power window switch

How to remove the switch panel from the left door of a Volkswagen Golf? Disconnect the battery terminals located in the engine bay. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the securing screws located beneath the switch panel on the door trim (if present). Once all screws are removed, lever the switch panel out from the door panel. Finally, disconnect the power cables with a screwdriver, and remove the switch panel from the door panel. Replace the switch panel and reassemble everything in reverse order.

Updated on 5 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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