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How to replace the window switch buttons in a Volkswagen Tiguan

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan 5N, MK 1 - Years 2007-2016
Part: Window switch

Today's steps will show you how to remove and replace the window switch panel or the individual button in a Volkswagen Tiguan. First, open the front door and start unscrewing all the screws securing the door panel, also removing the plastic cover of the grab handle; unscrew the screws found underneath, as shown in the video. At this point, disconnect the electrical connector of the switch panel to remove it, replacing the individual button if necessary; reassemble the switch panel onto the door panel, applying the reverse procedure!

Updated on 30 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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