Looked loads on 'net only found stuff on door panels. Despite parking sensors I reversed very slowly into a metal bar and gave it a bit of a biff, took some doing but 'I managed it' (!). Caused dent in the hatch / tailgate crease, level with the VW release button, pulled the most of the dnet out, just leaving vertical crease in the hatch. Figure 8 Use a trim removal tool and pop the clip from the panel (red arrow). Figure 9 Using a trim removal tool (red arrow) start at the center of the panel and gently pull it away from the hatch. Figure 10 The lower section is attached to the upper section by a clip (red arrow) that sits inside the lower section (green arrow).
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To remove these: Insert a wide flat head screwdriver behind the head of the plastic pin. This is to raise the head of the pin enough to slide a pair of flat pliers behind. Push the pin out 90% of the way (or all the way) and then the clip should release the side panel. Removing the Boot Liner (Side Panel Fixing)

Vw Jetta MK5 Front Right Front Left Door Panel Removal and Replacement VW Golf MK5 Our Website for Tools, Parts and more Videos: http://mechaniclifestyle.c
Figure 3. Nine clips are attached to the door panel. Figure 4. Lift the door panel up and pull it outward. Step 3 – Remove the door panel. Near the center of the inside door panel is the door lock cable. Pull it up from the actuator latch to free it from the door panel. There is a small connector behind the door panel speaker.
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