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Removing the Door Panel of the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, Golf 4, MK 4 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Door trim panel

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Here’s how to remove the front door panel of the Volkswagen Golf in simple, quick steps. First, open the front door of your car and start unscrewing the fixing screws located on the sides and bottom of the door panel using a Torx screwdriver; then unscrew the screw found on the grab handle to remove the entire window switch panel, as shown in the video.

Now disconnect the electrical connector of the switch panel and pry at the sides of the panel to detach and remove it, finally disconnecting the handle cable!


Updated on 2 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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