– Pull out door handle -2- towards rear slightly -arrow a- from
support for mounting bracket.
– Swing door handle around in direction of -arrow b-.
– Remove door handle perpendicular to door -arrow c- from
mounting bracket -1-.
2.7.2 Installing
– Place door handle -1- perpendicular to door -arrow a- in
mounting bracket -2-.
– Swivel door handle -1- into door -arrow b-.
– Slide door handle forwards slightly -arrow c- in mounting
bracket mounting.
Note
Door handle stops in “open” state. Try not to push door handle in,
as otherwise mounting bracket will break off and a removed door
handle can no longer be installed. The door handle comes in con‐
tact with the door after the lock cylinder housing is fitted.
Install lock cylinder housing ⇒ page 107 .
• It is essential that the function then be checked with the door
open.
2.8 Removing and installing door handle
with access and start authorisation
Note
♦
Removal and installation are described only for the right door
handle. The removal and installation procedure for the left
door handle is basically the same.
♦
Door handle stops in “open” state. Try not to push door handle
in, as otherwise mounting bracket will break off and a removed
door handle can no longer be installed.
2.8.1 Removing
– Remove lock cylinder housing ⇒ page 106 .
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019
108 Rep. gr.57 - Front doors, door components, central locking