Wedge the trim removal tool underneath the armrest and pry the armrest off the door panel.
Vw passat door panel removal.
Wedge the tip of the trim removal tool under the top of the door panel and pry the panel off.
Tilt away top edge.
How to remove the volkswagen passat b8 door panel removal.
Work your way around the outside edge prying up on the retaining clips to remove them.
Continue pulling out the plastic pop rivets all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel.
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Ist the same for older b8 models until 2015.