Removing and installing cover cap (without lock cylinder) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes A32, A33

📋 Procedure

1. Lever cover cap out of opening (3).
2. Insert assembly tool T10389 through opening (3) behind locking hook (2) of door handle bracket.
3. Pull assembly tool T10389 backwards (arrow) until hook releases.
4. Pull door handle (2) off door in direction of (arrow a).
5. Pull housing (1) out of door handle bracket (arrow b) at a right angle.

6. Pull door handle (2) off door in direction of (arrow a).
7. Push housing (1) into door handle bracket (arrow b) at a right angle.
8. Guide screwdriver (4) through opening (5) into door handle bracket against locking hook (3).
9. Press housing (1) onto door.
10. Push in screwdriver (4) far enough (arrow) for hook to engage. Release door handle (2).
11. Install cover cap.

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