How to Remove the Driver's Side Door Panel of the Lavida?

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DelPenelope
07/29/25 7:41pm
Method for removing the driver's side door panel of the Lavida: 1. Take out a flathead screwdriver and first remove the control panel with wiring harness; 2. After prying off the control panel, you will see a screw fixed to the door trim panel, remove this screw; 3. Take out a flathead screwdriver and remove the small decorative panel on the inner door trim, where you will also find a screw securing the inner door trim panel, remove it with a T30 Torx bit; 4. Take out a flathead screwdriver and gently pry from the edge between the door panel and the inner door trim, releasing the clips one by one to separate them from the door panel; 5. Then remove the screws at the bottom of the door, use the screwdriver to pry open a gap from the bottom, pull outward with your hand, and finally lift upward to remove the door panel. The Lavida is a sedan produced by Shanghai Volkswagen, which not only maintains the excellent quality of German design but also incorporates many aesthetic concepts reflecting traditional Chinese culture and cutting-edge design elements.
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