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Removal of the Rear Door Trim Panel on a Volkswagen Tiguan

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan BW, MK 2, AD - Years 2016-2025
Part: Door trim panel

Below are the instructions for removing the interior trim of the rear hatch of a Volkswagen Tiguan. First, open the rear door of the vehicle and start unscrewing the screws located under the handle and behind the plastic cover of the grab handle; then, pry at the sides to detach and remove it, disconnecting the opening handle cable and the electric connector for the window switch, as shown in the video. At this point, reassemble the door trim panel by following the reverse procedure.

Posted on 19 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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