How To Remove A VW Door Handle ~ Salvage Yard Tips

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HumbleMechanic

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7 жыл бұрын

Removing a VW Door handle is one job I have seen done wrong a lot. I have even struggled to do this properly. That is until I learned the trick to NEVER mess it up again!
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@kristinsanford5355
@kristinsanford5355 6 жыл бұрын
After 2 hours of doubt and frustration, I came back to the computer and found this video. It worked first time! Handle out, 12 turns, handle in, remove lock cover. YES! 2006 Jetta TDI rear drivers side door.
@luisgpr1
@luisgpr1 3 жыл бұрын
Was wondering if this works on the MK5, thanks
@Naybothemighty
@Naybothemighty 7 жыл бұрын
Quite possibly the most informative How To I've ever seen. Cheers!!
@stevegano4513
@stevegano4513 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video , it really helped.I have been fighting this lock on a 03 Jetta for a while.Watched your post and had it out in no time.A million thank you's
@Alibaba-se6lv
@Alibaba-se6lv 3 жыл бұрын
Used this video previously for a caddy I was repairing and it worked perfectly, being some time ago I just watched it again to refresh as currently repairing a polo door..!! Needless to say I give it a 👍
@haroldfaust7928
@haroldfaust7928 2 жыл бұрын
Great quick fix and the 'pulling the handle out and counting the turns'. Perfecto... Much appreciated.
@jpdore
@jpdore 4 жыл бұрын
So great! Worked like a charm to remove the lock that was seized solid from disuse. Thanks!
@Hominid00inthemirrow
@Hominid00inthemirrow 5 жыл бұрын
I am indebted to you. This instruction video of your's was perfect. My door was sometimes really difficult to open because the wire that the little clip that goes into the door handle to release the door, has been stretched through use, so I moved clip on the end, out a couple of notches on the door handle, and now it is working perfectly. I could never have got access to it without your instructions. If you ever find yourself in county Tyrone Northern Ireland, I'll be glad to buy you a pint. Thanks man.
@_MDAgriVideos_
@_MDAgriVideos_ Жыл бұрын
Another Tyrone man watching the video here🙋‍♂️😅
@Montanagreenmachine
@Montanagreenmachine 2 жыл бұрын
Charles, I love your videos. I bet most body shops don’t know this trick. You the man.
@eldiabloblanco3167
@eldiabloblanco3167 9 ай бұрын
Did we just become best friends!! In all seriousness, I would be lost without this man. I've saved so much money working on my VW. Love ya Broski 😁✌
@user-ut2rr6yw8i
@user-ut2rr6yw8i 7 ай бұрын
Fantastic Charles! 2016 MK7 GTI I only used -5 turns- for recessed screw. Also recessed screw was T15 while black screw on right was T20. You are a national treasure for the family of VW owners. ;>)
@willwoodward8865
@willwoodward8865 6 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! I was able to relocate the handle cable this way and thus fix my non-opening drivers door!... Thanks so much!
@scunnerdarkly4929
@scunnerdarkly4929 4 жыл бұрын
Top tip, the release mechanism can become seized. Mine had and wouldn’t release. A couple of firm taps with a soft-headed mallet directly on the lock (or blank in my case as it was a rear handle) freed the rotating steel section allowing it to release the lock/blank.
@oliverstaf1996
@oliverstaf1996 3 жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm on a Passat from 2000. Thank you for your video.
@mortont1210
@mortont1210 2 жыл бұрын
I used the same procedure this morning to remove the right rear passenger door handle. Thanks Charles.
@sollykhan2385
@sollykhan2385 8 ай бұрын
Another awesome tip, thank you for posting this video, Charles, you've certainly got an 'HANDLE' on this 🙂
@scottb6419
@scottb6419 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Used this for an Audi TT and worked perfectly
@briansmobile1
@briansmobile1 7 жыл бұрын
Holy crap that's a useful video! VW's are easy if you know the trick- in this case it's the #12. and T20. Thanks Charles!
@HumbleMechanic
@HumbleMechanic 7 жыл бұрын
My pleasure my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch. I appreciate ya!
@jakegwilliam
@jakegwilliam 7 жыл бұрын
Useful for SEAT's and Skoda's too! Done it wrong on my friends car, ended up dropping the screw and removing the entire door card just to reinstall it!
@patthesoundguy
@patthesoundguy 7 жыл бұрын
No replacement for experience!Great video! Thank You
@marty1080
@marty1080 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect instructions. Saved a trip to the garage!
@seannaesseannaes
@seannaesseannaes 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am removing plenty of stuff from the car to paint it, this helped!
@fastplant44
@fastplant44 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I was able to pull the lock and that allowed me to tighten the handle cable so now my door opens again.
@Escape.Idiocracy
@Escape.Idiocracy 11 ай бұрын
Dude! Thank you for this video!! Worked on my mk 6.5 sportwagen too - 12 turns on the money!
@lafamilia9328
@lafamilia9328 5 жыл бұрын
This is the MOST informative and simplistic video ever. Helped a sh$t load. Thx a million for posting.
@aquarian12
@aquarian12 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate...your formula worked and I have fix the door problem...Appriciated (Y)
@Maxik_Bartos
@Maxik_Bartos 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the example of how to remove the exterior door handle on a VW. I am solving how to replace the outside door handle on a Passat B5 1.9 TDI and your video helped me a lot. Thank you for the sample. I subscribe to the channel.
@robdekort1245
@robdekort1245 3 жыл бұрын
My lock was broken. Now i changed it for a new one thanks to your video. 12 turns 👌 Tank you from Holland
@HumbleMechanic
@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@atjones5250
@atjones5250 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you. Saved me before stripping the entire door!! 👍👍👍👍👍
@hg-cv8vk
@hg-cv8vk 2 жыл бұрын
Works also on my VW Polo in Holland!!!! Thank you SO MUCH !!! Gr. Hans
@ripcool85
@ripcool85 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great guide.
@SE45CX
@SE45CX 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles, Great we have folks like you who explain this really well. It is my opinion that along with all the engineering effort from VW clear instruction like this should be provided from the engineering department to you. But I would bet VW and other brands lack to provide this in a clear way.
@HumbleMechanic
@HumbleMechanic 7 жыл бұрын
+SE45CX thanks for the kind words. I wish our repair manual was simpler too. But sometimes that's just not the case
@sollykhan2385
@sollykhan2385 8 ай бұрын
@@HumbleMechanic i myself worked very briefly for all the Main Dealerships( commonly referred to as The Main Stealers) and i remember a printed document on the workshop side for all the staff to abide by; Any disseminating advice, tips,suggestions,or Hacks to customers will result in instant dismissal to the person who by misguided loyalty takes it upon himself to better acquaint or pirate work from official capacity'. 🤔😵‍💫
@lafamilia9328
@lafamilia9328 5 жыл бұрын
This is the MOST informative and simplistic video ever. Helped a sh$t load. Thx a million for posting 👍👍👍👍
@j.e.z.6071
@j.e.z.6071 2 жыл бұрын
Thx for the explanation. It helps me a lot.
@Steve-video452
@Steve-video452 4 ай бұрын
I love experience, beats luck almost overtime.
@patrickjohansson3076
@patrickjohansson3076 2 жыл бұрын
Im gonna change mine key hole thingy, soo well ty and im gonna give feedback when im done
@joshuareyes7442
@joshuareyes7442 7 жыл бұрын
Charles can you do a video on what tools a beginner tech should buy first? Like for people fresh out of tech school or people trying to get their foot in the door and don't have much money yet.
@nydrell1969
@nydrell1969 5 жыл бұрын
Bro,I'm only watching ur vdo's from now on,so easy
@meloche1syndrome
@meloche1syndrome 7 жыл бұрын
ive done that! i ordered a new fob online, my old transmitter stopped working, so i moved the keyblade and immobilizer over to the new fob. then used the door lock pull to allow the key to be in the ignition so i could program the transmitter. totally have a working fob now.
@karelpremyslovsky4849
@karelpremyslovsky4849 3 жыл бұрын
huge thanks!!! this video save me lot of work and time!! :)
@dilunian
@dilunian Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for you simple instruction.. worked like a charm!
@kimj3353
@kimj3353 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you 👍🏼
@SkiDuneTech
@SkiDuneTech 3 жыл бұрын
Time saver. Thanks very much worked perfect
@FlorinAciobanitei
@FlorinAciobanitei 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks!
@balangovender6012
@balangovender6012 Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing video, very informative and well presented. well done
@Shellshock69
@Shellshock69 6 жыл бұрын
worked on my mk 4 vw 2002 golf - thanks
@djlosmi
@djlosmi 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Now I can DIY paint them as I have always wanted! Thanks man! :)
@vn3946
@vn3946 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much !
@MrJohnEco
@MrJohnEco 9 ай бұрын
Thanks, this was very helpful! 🙂 👍
@rawheadrex
@rawheadrex 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video , I've got one coming in today to paint both doors .
@HumbleMechanic
@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын
Nice!!!
@giorgostexnikos6976
@giorgostexnikos6976 4 жыл бұрын
amazing video.exelent analysis
@ybiqS
@ybiqS 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! Saved me a bunch of money! Subscribed!
@HumbleMechanic
@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@LastHumansGarage
@LastHumansGarage 7 жыл бұрын
that was always a nightmare when i was trying to get the door handle spring to hold it tight against the door. can't remember my exact issue, it was years ago. i think i was taking the outer skins off my MK5 doors to do extensive dynamating.
@jamesball8966
@jamesball8966 4 жыл бұрын
Simples great video mate 😁
@paulwoodward7954
@paulwoodward7954 4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see someone who has made a video of this done properly. Seen so many people not holding the handle out.... waiting for the retaing ring to drop in the door when it gets shut lol.😅
@HumbleMechanic
@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын
Oh man I have done that. Lol
@xenniealsentinel1800
@xenniealsentinel1800 Жыл бұрын
last guy did that, how do I fix, also I can't find the handle. is it really pop riveted in? Dont have a rivet gun that big lul
@universalstarman2012
@universalstarman2012 3 жыл бұрын
Love this... as I am having my door handles off for a full respray... have you a video putting the handles back ??
@p5aul789
@p5aul789 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, very helpful. How do you reattach the cable back to the handle?
@ovi-prinde-peste
@ovi-prinde-peste 4 жыл бұрын
Multumesc!!de ajutor!!👏
@atrguide8724
@atrguide8724 2 жыл бұрын
Good job on the video, Thank you
@WoesteWilly
@WoesteWilly Ай бұрын
Nice vid, now i would like to see how to put the doorhandle back. 😊
@janiszelgalvis6804
@janiszelgalvis6804 5 ай бұрын
Cool! Thanks!!🎉
@jsw207
@jsw207 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@seagreenyweeny
@seagreenyweeny 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Before I do this any tips for locating the cable back in the door handle, or is that quite straighforward? The way it seems to snap back inside the door makes me nervous.
@BeaudoinMotorsports
@BeaudoinMotorsports 7 жыл бұрын
thank you so much!!
@mortont1210
@mortont1210 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video Charles. Is their a secret to changing the rear door lock actuator on a 2009 VW CC. Thanks Charles
@mohamedalsayaghi
@mohamedalsayaghi 7 жыл бұрын
Amazing.... my car is Touareg with keyless.. can I do the same and to check the click of it ?
@gonczos
@gonczos 5 жыл бұрын
VW Golf IV 1J 1.4 - twelve it is! Thanks!
@stephanecrepeau8889
@stephanecrepeau8889 Жыл бұрын
Very Well Explained Video 2 👍🏻😉
@rbemuscle6058
@rbemuscle6058 Жыл бұрын
Awesome man! That little clip thing on the inside of the handle with the ridges, if you put it back in slightly the wrong location, I found my door dosent open properly. Do I need to move the clip closer out, or more inwards towards the door to give the correct tension to release the door. Great video. Cheers!
@johncoldwell340
@johncoldwell340 5 жыл бұрын
Fucked last job of the day with only 15mins left of the day, soon as I see my main man Charles had made a video i felt relieved 😀 redone whole job in 10mins with some decent advice top man, no over time today happy days🤣
@HumbleMechanic
@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын
Time for a brew!
@johncoldwell340
@johncoldwell340 5 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleMechanicYunno mate i did as well, legend mate cheers👍
@TheVideoZombie
@TheVideoZombie 6 жыл бұрын
omg thank you!
@dhirrenmeghrajh8293
@dhirrenmeghrajh8293 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Charles, now I can get all four door handles painted and looking fresh again :-)
@73amx63
@73amx63 10 ай бұрын
How were you able to open and close the doors with the handles off? Did you use some wire?
@dhirrenmeghrajh8293
@dhirrenmeghrajh8293 10 ай бұрын
@@73amx63 i ended up sending my car to a panelbeater for a blowover .... sometimes its just easier to pay a professional to get the job done. Not sure how they did it as i didnt ask
@siemasz007
@siemasz007 3 жыл бұрын
You deserved a beer for advice !
@HumbleMechanic
@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@rasmusiwersen1729
@rasmusiwersen1729 6 жыл бұрын
Great video! Only thing is, what about assembly of the lock house again? My door handle does the thing you say, where it feels a bit weird. But i haven't been succesfull in reinstalling the cylinder. Best
@HumbleMechanic
@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын
In 2018 I will be working with PAP on another series of videos taking into account more of the assembly and rebuild of parts.
@rodcosta2345
@rodcosta2345 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Charles, any chance you'd know how to take the handle out of a 2013 Beetle? I really only need to remove the door lock cylinder to transplant it to a nw door. Thanks!
@ronaldsvarna2854
@ronaldsvarna2854 2 жыл бұрын
This is a very usefull video ,but how can i fix a door handle that doesnt go back in place it just stays outside and i have to close the handle manually by myself to close the door! any tips on how to fix it?
@2728Alexis
@2728Alexis 11 ай бұрын
Great video, you can definitely screw things up if you fail to hold the door handle open whilst unscrewing. But I would caution against the 12 turns - not all the mechanisms are identical. Some are metal and some are plastic and they have slightly different spring setups. In my experience EIGHT turns is the one to stop on. If it still doesn't release, try nine then ten.
@skotsephrenia1
@skotsephrenia1 3 жыл бұрын
Hey..... Would you please make a video on how to put it back nice and perfect... Coz the lock ring inside the door keeps popping out off the groove whenever am tighening it.. Thank you..
@stevenharpervw
@stevenharpervw 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, really helped me fix my broke door 👍👍👍
@HumbleMechanic
@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Glad to help
@stevenharpervw
@stevenharpervw 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been following your for years. My Passat door handle stopped working. Now fixed thanks to your video . I’m taking on a corrado 1989 project and putting a Vr6 12v aaa into it. Trying to spend the least amount of money. What does the engine require that would be done while engine is out
@HumbleMechanic
@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын
Do the chains for sure! Most anything else can be done in the car. I’d also do a solid inspection to be sure it’s good
@stevenharpervw
@stevenharpervw 5 жыл бұрын
Will do, I enjoy your videos. Keep making them. Please check out my videos too, on my corrado 2.0 16v
@PanamaSticks
@PanamaSticks 10 ай бұрын
Does the T20 driver have to remain there to keep the screw from falling into the door frame? How do you recover the cable you just pushed in? ( I need to remove rust from yhe handle well, paint, then reassemble.
@jarredfanning6952
@jarredfanning6952 6 жыл бұрын
Okay so tonight my outside driver Side did not wanna open but will from the inside I believe the cable got knocked out. Could this way of removing the door handle work to reattach the cable with out taking the door apart?
@JCabott1
@JCabott1 25 күн бұрын
Stupid question but, will the interior door pull still allow to open and close the door with this removed? Pulling the handles to have them repainted and figuring I'll just keep the windows down to be safe?
@James-wl4wi
@James-wl4wi 7 жыл бұрын
good to know
@lawrencetrybus3441
@lawrencetrybus3441 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I would have broken something without it
@frankfluent
@frankfluent 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Charles is this the same for a mk6 with the kessy system? Thanks in advance!
@CR15PY1
@CR15PY1 Жыл бұрын
Hello after watching this video a couple months ago, and taking off my lock and string like 15 times. But I wanted to know why it’s necessary to keep the handle pulled while loosening the screw? Does the handle need to be pulled back while putting the door cable back on?
@paulash9057
@paulash9057 3 жыл бұрын
Best video
@ZippyPenguinTribute
@ZippyPenguinTribute 5 жыл бұрын
Great vid however my door wont open from the outside help! Ford Galaxy mk2 car is.
@youtubeleavemealone
@youtubeleavemealone Жыл бұрын
I wish that I had watched this one first. I didn't count 12 turns. I ended up dropping some sort of retaining clip down inside the door after pulling out the cylinder out. Now I probably need to take the whole door apart to get the dropped part back. Then I need to find a lock cylinder repair kit. You did a great job. I didn't.
@peterg3836
@peterg3836 7 ай бұрын
Like you, my lock would not remain within the unit. So I removed the door panel, window and the door lock actuator. Then I could remove the door handle backing plate from within the cavity of the door. The problem is the locking ring which rotates as you adjust the T20 screw. You caused the locking ring to fall out of the backing plate. You need to remove the backing plate and either replace the unit or refit the locking ring. NOT really difficult but requires multiple hours.
@tenzin044
@tenzin044 5 ай бұрын
Hi there! wow it's 7 years old video, but-I replace window mechanism in passenger doors. After all done and worked(!) I found out the part of door handle(short one by the handle, Without long pin because is passenger side) doesn't lock. I probably opened to many times. feel the screw, when turning screwdriver but after couple of times tried, still don't lock. What would you suggest? Tom
@thaDamester101
@thaDamester101 3 жыл бұрын
Is the door locking cylinder cross compatible with other models of the same gen??
@davidscheibe6530
@davidscheibe6530 4 жыл бұрын
I’m embarrassed to as, but I turned the retainer bolt on the cylinder too many times, and that little clip fell down into the door. I’ve retrieved it - any tips on how to put it back in place?
@mohamedalsayaghi
@mohamedalsayaghi 7 жыл бұрын
Dear Eng. Do you have a video for door handle with Keyless click? My car have it and I'm afraid to disconnect the wire
@szabolcsbalogh6830
@szabolcsbalogh6830 3 жыл бұрын
Danke schön 👌
@unitedcolors2920
@unitedcolors2920 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro
@HumbleMechanic
@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@brooksHARRY
@brooksHARRY 6 жыл бұрын
Was the screw tight when you started loosening it by 12 turns?
@tk4270
@tk4270 5 жыл бұрын
Working on a my Golf mk5 front passenger door. T20 bolt is loose and cable is out. The keyhole nub piece is out too. But just cannot remove handle. I have tried sliding and pushing both ways. Any more force would break something so i have left it. I have found that even after retightening the the T20 bolt, the nub piece can still come out if i pull on it. The handle itself is the only thing preventing it falling out. So something is clearly not right but i followed the instructions in the video exactly. It looks so easy in the video but my handle will not come out.
@shaune6293
@shaune6293 4 жыл бұрын
Does this same method work to remove a vw eos doorhandle as well?
@abdulsacoorkaratela4957
@abdulsacoorkaratela4957 Жыл бұрын
Is putting back the handle and the lock the reverse process?
@hellobirdiecreative
@hellobirdiecreative 6 жыл бұрын
How do you put it back in place properly?
@robbehemeleers5998
@robbehemeleers5998 4 жыл бұрын
How?? My handle is stuck now
@kiiingrook
@kiiingrook 4 жыл бұрын
@@robbehemeleers5998 u have to slide it in
@Escape.Idiocracy
@Escape.Idiocracy 11 ай бұрын
@ the 12:47 mark is key… only 5 years late, so I’m sorry that you have done without for so long. 🤣😂
@hellobirdiecreative
@hellobirdiecreative 10 ай бұрын
@@Escape.Idiocracy 😂
@truckerjam7228
@truckerjam7228 5 жыл бұрын
Hey I wanted to ask you I replaced a little rubber piece on my power window on my vw passat and now the door won't open from the inside what could be wrong I know I didn't brake anything on it
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