Tilt away top edge.
Vw passat door panel removal.
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.
Lift door panel off frame.
Work your way around the outside edge prying up on the retaining clips to remove them.
Ist the same for older b8 models until 2015.
Wedge the trim removal tool underneath the armrest and pry the armrest off the door panel.
Pull the window controls and the armrest off the door panel.
How to remove the volkswagen passat b8 door panel removal.