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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing inner door cover

Using removal wedge -3409-, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 left inner door cover (the right side is similar) — after removing the front door trim, lift the lower end of the cover free before detaching it fully.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
  Note
Removal and installation are described only for the left cover. The right side is similar.
Removing
 

Removal wedge -3409-
Removal wedge -3409-

Removing and installing inner door cover

–  Remove front door trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
–  Lift lower end of cover -1--arrow a-.
–  Pull cover -1- frontwards out of door -arrow b-.
  Note
If required for subsequent work, pull cable -3- with grommet -2- out of cover -1-. Separate connector at grommet (if there is one).

 
Installing
   

Removing and installing inner door cover

–  Fit cable -3- together with grommet -2- into cover -1-.
–  Attach grommet -2- to cover -1-.
–  Insert cover -1- into door -2--arrow a-.
–  Engage cover -1- around circumference -arrow b-.
  Note
Check proper seating of cover by pressing with fingers around circumference.

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing inner door cover — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 front inner door cover?
    Use removal wedge -3409- to release the clips. Remove the door trim panel first, then peel back the vapour barrier (protective film) and remove the inner cover.
    What is the Golf Mk7 door vapour barrier?
    A plastic film glued behind the door trim that prevents moisture from the door cavity entering the cabin. It must be refitted or replaced after any door work.
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