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How to remove the external door handle of the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Handle

In this short guide, we will see how to disassemble and remove the external handle of the front door of the Volkswagen Golf. First, open the front door of the car and start removing the plastic side cover; then insert a pointed tool to release and remove the handle cover, as shown in the video. At this point, it will be possible to remove the entire handle, replacing it if necessary with a new one; correctly insert it on the door and finally fix the rectangular plastic cover, applying the reverse process!

Posted on 5 October 2025 by ScegliAuto

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