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How to Replace Power Window Switch 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat

Created on: 2012-09-18

Power window switch not working? Find out how to replace it on your VW Passat with this how-to video

  1. step 1 :Removing the Switch Panel
    • Pry off the trim piece inside the door pull by hand
    • Pull the switch panel up by hand
    • Disconnect the window switch harness
  2. step 2 :Replacing the Window Switch
    • Remove the Phillips screws from the panel
    • Remove the switch
    • Insert the switch
    • Insert and tighten the Phillips screws onto the panel
  3. step 3 :Reinstalling the Switch Panel
    • Connect the window switch harness
    • Push in the switch panel
    • Clip the trim piece inside the door pull

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In this video, we show you how to replace the master window switch on this 2003 Volkswagen Passat. It's a pretty easy replacement. These will get shorted out a lot if they get wet. The only tool you'll need is a Phillip's screwdriver.

On this door pull, right back here, there's a piece. You kind of squeeze it and pull it back and out. Now you just grab this and firmly try to work your fingernails under and pull it up. Then disconnect your window switch right here.

Now, pretty easily, there are three Phillips screws that hold the switch onto the bezel. I'll just fast-forward here as I remove those three screws. Then, switch your covers out.

The new switch from 1A Auto goes right in the same way. Take my three screws I'll start all three first. These two back ones, I just kind of put down into the hole first, get them in place, then use my screwdriver to get them straight and then in.

Reconnect the switch, put it in place, and snap it down. Then we'll put the locking bezel back in place.

We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.

1998 - 2005  Volkswagen  Passat
2000 - 2005  Volkswagen  Jetta
1999 - 1999  Volkswagen  Jetta
2000 - 2006  Volkswagen  Golf
1999 - 1999  Volkswagen  Golf

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1998-05 VW Passat Front Driver Side 2 Piece Power Window Regulator Kit DIY Solutions WIN01403

Part Details:

  • without Motor
  • (1) Front Driver Side Power Window Switch
  • Power
  • 2 Piece
  • (1) Front Driver Side Window Regulator
$94.95
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