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

The Volkswagen Golf Mk7 inner door handle is clipped into the trim panel — this page covers removing it on the driver side (passenger side is the same procedure), illustrated for 4-door vehicles.

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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    Removing and installing inner door handle — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 front inner door handle?
    The handle is clipped into the trim panel. Remove the trim panel first, then unclip the handle from behind.
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