Removing and installing cover cap, without lock cylinder: VW Golf Sportsvan
Step-by-step removing and installing cover cap, without lock cylinder for the VW Golf Sportsvan: 13 steps.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, 2014–2020)
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- Insert disassembly and assembly tool T10539 with marking facing upwards up to locking hook of mounting bracket.
- Do not push the door handle into the door. Otherwise the mounting bracket will be damaged.
📋 Procedure
- Remove plugs (3).
- Insert disassembly and assembly tool T10539 with marking facing upwards up to locking hook of mounting bracket.
- Pull door handle (2) off door (arrow b).
- Push disassembly and assembly tool T10539 approx. 5 mm towards front (arrow b) until hook is released.
- There must be a gap (arrow a) between door handle (2) and door. [Note: Do not push the door handle into the door. Otherwise the mounting bracket will be damaged.]
- Pull cap (1) out of mounting bracket (arrow b).
- There is a gap between door handle (2) and door (arrow a).
- Push cap (1) into mounting bracket (arrow b).
- Slightly press cover cap (1) onto door.
- Insert disassembly and assembly tool T10539 with marking facing upwards up to locking hook of mounting bracket.
- Turn disassembly and assembly tool T10539 in locking hook by 90° (arrow a), and pull it out by approx. 5 mm (arrow b) until hook engages.
- Turn disassembly and assembly tool T10539 in locking hook by 90° (arrow a), and pull it out of door.
- Insert plug (3).
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