To remove the handle simple push the ring up and the handle will slide right off.
How to take outer door handle off 97 volkswagen jetta.
I have a 2011 jetta tdi highline with kessy.
I have even struggled to do this properly.
Swivel door handle 1 out of door arrow.
Pry out clip 2 from door handle 1.
Removing a vw door handle is one job i have seen done wrong a lot.
Kessy is operational can lock and unlock door by touch.
To prevent damage don t allow the full weight of the door to rest on the final bolt while loosening to remove.
This guide is for 1999 2005 vw jetta and 1999 2006 vw golf models.
I have seen posts on how to remove these door handles but do i need a new door handle or can it.
In this video we re going to show you how to replace an outside door handle.
There should be a plastic cover that comes off of the door handle to reveal a couple bolts.
We show you the driver s front.
You ll see a small ring on the inside of the crank where it meets the panel.
And i tried the other still nothing definitely loosened it a tad but can t pull the lock out to get he handle out.
You can see that my door handle s working fine but a lot of times they do break internally.
Soo i went to remove my door handles after watching the you tube videos looked like a breeze got them all accept for the driver door with the lock mechanism.
That is until i learned the trick to never mess.
Removing the door handle on a volkswagen is a repair that can easily be carried out by the vehicle owner.
Might be one or two on the edges of the panel.
Light the inner part of door using a flashlight for better view.
Car is off warranty so taking it to the dealership is last resort.
On my 2003 the entire outer handle half comes off and the inside handle stays but now you see the bolts.
The passenger s front is pretty much the same procedure.
The only tool you will need is a t30 torx driver.
When pulling on the exterior door handle it doesn t open the door.
Guide assembly tool t10118 into door through opening in outer door plate.
Don t take this as law but.
That ring holds the crank in place.
All you need is a few simple tools and an hour or two.
Driver side door can be opened by using interior door handle.
1994 vw jetta drivers door window crank inside handle removal man.
If the plastic exterior door handle on your volkswagen is damaged or broken you must first remove the interior door trim panel before removing the handle.