Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing inner door handle

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, interior / Trim, noise insulation / Front door trims / Removing and installing inner door handle

The inner door handle is clipped into trim panel.

Note

Removal and installation are described for the trim panel on driver side. Follow same instructions for the front passenger side as appropriate.
Removal and installation are illustrated for 4-door vehicles. Removal and installation on 2-door vehicles are analogous.

Removing

–	Remove front door trim → Chapter.

–	Remove exterior mirror adjuster -EX11- with driver side interior locking button for central locking system -E308- → Electrical system; Rep. gr.96.

–	Remove trim panel → Chapter.

–	Carefully unclip the 9 fasteners out of trim panel around inner door handle.

Installing

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

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