How to Remove A VW Door Panel ~ Salvage Yard Tips
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Today I will show you how to DIY removing a Volkswagen door trim panel. This door panel DIY is for a VW Passat, but is similar to many other VW/Audi models.
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~ Tools you need to remove the door trim panel
~ Tips for not scratching the trim
~ Removing the track trim
~ Releasing trim clips
~ Remove the inner handle cable
~ Disconnecting electrical connectors
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I like that you’re doing this at a salvage yard. Content is endless there 👊🏻💪🏻
Thank you very much for this video :) Needed this to replace my window motor
On my 2003 Jetta this worked, mostly. All the screws were where he said they were. However...however, on my 16 year old car many of the clips had gotten old and brittle, and so had the plastic fittings on the trim panel that held the clips. Some clips broke and had to be replaced, you can find them for prices ranging from less than one dollar to less than three from VW. The parts of the trim panel that broke I'm going to have to improvise some kind of patch.
Got a 2006 project Beetle for my daughter--this is the third of your videos I've watched to get it up and running. Clear instructions and great quality videos. Thanks for sharing this knowledge, it's a big help.
good video! maybe someone will see it and not destroy the door cards when they go in after window motors and door locks. the mk4 door panels just love falling apart!
I noticed the material in the center of the panel was loose. How do you remove the center section to re-glue that material?
Most excellent! Thank you very much.
I know this video is super old but still helpful! Needed to know to fix my window that fell off the track🙃, should i remove the negative battery terminal before unclipping any connectors, or does that not matter with the door panels?
Ha! When I saw this posting, I thought it was about taking the outer sheet metal off the door! D'oh!!
That is probably all spot welded on
Another great video by the bearded VW god. Just love to see more on the old Passat’s especially video’s on the VW Passat B5 & B5.5. So simple to remove, I probably would of needed ever tool in my toolbox on trying to do this job.
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My cloth on both my front door cards have for no reason both come loose at the same time and wonder if any one has some ideas on how to reattach the cloth without messing up the interior.
This just saved me a few hundred dollars of safelite glass time...
These titles are wrong. You are saying all VW door cards come off like this? No they don't.
Same with how to remove a Audi headlight etc... that was how to remove a headlight on an A4, my S3 is completely different!
Your titles are so vague.
+Cal M the strategies apply to many cars across the brand. I understand where you're coming from.
I want people to watch these to learn about VWs. It's more than just learning how to only do one job.
Maybe consider finding a channel that doesn't trigger you so much?
Sometimes there is an additional Phillips screw at the top close to where the side mirror is. A stubby Phillips screwdriver is helpful with that. On the driver's side keep in mind there is another connection for the security LED.
Also, the space between the door and the dash/A-pillar is pretty tight. A stubby screwdriver, or a small ratchet with a socket phillips bit would be handy for this. And, tape for good measure (so you don't scratch the paint on the metal panel).
chrstphrr :) I said that
This is exactly the video I was looking for. There is something inside of my door causing my window to not roll all the way up. I am going to attempt to take off the panel to see if I can figure out what it is in hopes that it's an easy fix. Thanks for sharing. I hope it is as easy as you made it sound. I like your video. You have a great way of explaining things.
It is :) The panel clips are usually the hardest part.
Thank you!!
Great Vid, I have just completed this task last week, I went on to repair the fabric in the door card which was really in need of replacing. I have a video of that repair on my channel. If you wanted to check it out and give me some feedback, humble mechanic that would be awesome.
Does anyone know the part number for the 3 grommets at the bottom of the door panel?
Great vid once again. Thanks for making and posting them.
This video made mirror replacement so
Much easier. Thank you!!
Sucks when it doesnt come off and end up ripping pleather threw tape I gave up eff that noise these passats are like wiping before you 💩....
Hi im trying to get my mother inlaws off but the 2 handel screws u say are philips but when i have looked it looks like a lock nut with a pin
Absolutely love you humble mechanic. Every time I need something for my mk4 your videos are recommended. Same thing for my mkv years ago. Cheers and thank you!!!
Sweet!! And more mk4 goodies to come
Thanks for the excellently delivered info.
"Only need a couple tools"....LoL. That looks like 3 tools fwiw.
Is it possible to get just the door grab handle off and replace it without removing the whole door panel? Mine is looking pretty ratty. I got the trim cover off and took the 2 screws out, but the handle itself is still stuck for life, and I'm afraid to break anything. Is it supposed to simply pull out once unscrewed? And if that works, any trick to reinstalling it securely?
Mine has window thingy but it’s manual the one u roll down. How do I remove that
Slide the ring against the door panel
Seems easy, but can't do it... To be able to take the panel off, you need to open the door, and I can't , lol, it's stuck, locked, can't unlock it. What can I do?
+XGamer [CRO] it's a pain, but you can remove it with it closed
I will try, thanks for the answer :)
THANK YOU !!!!!
Excellent. Thank you. This is going to save me £££ fitting my own scrap bought replacement door mirror
is taking out the door handle pull cable an easy job? i need to salvage one for the rear passenger door of my b5 as the door opens from the outside butnot the inside. freaking out my ride-share clients lol
great video thanks
glad i found a DIY channel with volkswagens
It would be very appreaciated if you showed how to get that damn thing back again without the hook slipping off :)
Is this the same principal with the back doors?
VERY similar!
HumbleMechanic Ok, thank you I’m going have to take it of tomorrow as a speaker wire has came loose, hopefully I don’t break anything haha
on a Mk4 there is a really small Phillips right at the top front edge of the panel. Very easy to miss and will break of you dont see it ;)
I hope it’s as easy to put back on once I fix the trim coming off inside along the window!
Job good Brother! Very well done Many Thanks
whoa! i needed this one for my b5.5, thank you! :D
NICE! It is exactly the same
Great vid I need to take the panels off of my mk4 golf to replace the sagging inserts all over.....grrrrr
Are you planning one of these videos for the back area with the inserts guess that would be a golf only video
how similar is removing a Honda CR-V door panel to a VW door panel?
I think hondas are a little easier.
@HumbleMechanic, So it still has a few screws and clasps that hold the panel on? And thus, being easier, there are less screws?
Any videos on how to change the rear window motor on this car
I did a regulator video that covers that. :)
Can you remove the handel it self of the panel?
Any chance this works on my 2002Volkswagon golf with manual windows?
Yes. The only different is a Phillips screw by the mirror and the way the crank comes off. The trim ring behind the crank slides
is it possible to convert a roll up window to a power window on a VW ? I'm not a mechanic, could this be a possible DIY ? Thanks.
Yep. Probably not worth the work tho. Lol
Thank you
This was such a great video! But I need more. My window dropped in and I don’t want to give vw 500$ to fix it
+Nick Donaldson if I can get a window regulator I’ll do that video.
HumbleMechanic wow! Thanks for quick reply! Thanks to your video I got the panel off, and I was able to get the regulator panel out enough to see the front white clip broke. I have the window at least up now (thanks to a metal quick tie) The regulator also should be replaced as it is old and weak. I’m going to try and fix this myself. Need to know how to remove the door lock tab from the door.
I have to order parts, so will be a bit before I get them. Trying to keep my costs down. Thanks so much for your great video!
I at least have the window up so I can drive around in this colder Canadian weather.
Thanks
Great job does this work the same on a 2010 vw routan? My window fell a broke into pieces when I pushed the down button to open it ?
No the Routan is different. You might have luck searching for a town and country van for the DIY
Very neat man, thanks
Helpful video!
Thumbs way up!
Right what I needed! I just hope it be similar to a mk5 Jetta
The handle comes off a little different, but it's pretty close. That may also have a screw at the top inner part of the door trim
would you be able to do a removal of a flex disc or guibo?
If one comes across my plate I will
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love the mk4 vids, also would like to see more tdi stuff. Thanks!
Is that similar to an 05 touareg?
+don198769 the Touareg is a little bit different but has bolts in similar places.
HumbleMechanic Thank you sir
you dont you make the name more specific since the steps pertain to only one car, and people will be able to find the video easier and make more use put of it
+dragonfire9934 I hear what you're saying. The panel strategy is similar to many VWs. I'm working on doing more of these videos for you guys
yeah, but for the b5 the trim panel doesnt just lift up
+HumbleMechanic You know that the door handle cables are pain in the ass to remove, so you removed the clip beforehand, and not show it on the video, huh? I don't blame you, I thought I might learn a trick how to get them off "correctly" the first one I did, I broke.. second I didn't even try
still34u What ARE you talking about? He showed what needs to be removed to get the door card off. Are you talking about the outside pull handle?
Nono .. The inside door handle , the cable is hanging on the handle, but then also clipped in place, that clip is a Biatch to remove, as I said, I broke it the first time, because it wasn't clear to me just from observation... You can see the clip already undone at around 2:30
still34u Aha, I remember now, sorry, my bad. I've taken my door cards off so many times now, so that clip just comes off naturally when I reach back there.
Thank you. 😊
Glad it helped