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How to Remove the Window Switch Panel from a Volkswagen Golf Mk6

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 6, Golf VI, Golf 6, 5K1 - Years 2008-2012
Part: Power window switch

How to remove the window switch panel located in the driver’s door of a Volkswagen Golf Mk6. This video explains how to proceed. Before starting the disassembly work, disconnect the battery terminals in the engine bay. Use a screwdriver to pry between the switch panel and the door panel. Once you have extracted the window switch panel from the door, pull it out from the panel. Finally, disconnect the power cables with a screwdriver. Replace the window switch panel and reassemble everything in reverse order.

Updated on 12 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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