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Removing the Door Panel on a VW Jetta

Model: Volkswagen Jetta MK 5, A5 - Years 2005-2010
Part: Door trim panel

How to remove the door panel on a VW Jetta? Let's see how to take it off from the top of the door. Remove the cover of the internal handle and unscrew the screws located inside it. Unscrew the screws at the bottom of the panel. Detach the securing clips. Finally, pull off the panel with your hands and disconnect it from the door (disconnect the power wiring and the opening cable). Fit a new panel onto the car door and screw in the screws. Don't forget to connect the power terminals behind the panel before fitting it. Test the operation of the buttons.

Updated on 22 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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