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How to Remove the Door Panel from a VW Passat B7

Model: Volkswagen Passat B7 - Years 2010-2014
Part: Door trim panel

How do you remove the door cover panel from a Passat? Remove the various plastic covers and securing screws to take off the cover panel. Remove the internal handle cover of the door panel, then unscrew the screws inside it. Unscrew the remaining screws on the door panel and detach the securing clips. Finally, grasp the panel with your hands and lever it off the door. Refit everything in reverse order. First, reconnect the various electrical connectors, then secure the cover panel back onto the car door.

Updated on 11 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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