Wedge the trim removal tool underneath the armrest and pry the armrest off the door panel.
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Wedge the tip of the trim removal tool under the top of the door panel and pry the panel off.
Either insert your fingers in to the opening for the reflector courtesy step light or use a plastic pry bar tool to firmly pull out the bottom edge of the door panel.
How to remove the volkswagen passat b8 door panel removal.
Continue pulling out the plastic pop rivets all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel.
Work your way around the outside edge prying up on the retaining clips to remove them.
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Lift door panel off frame.