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How do you remove the inside door panel of a 2000 volkswagen beetle?

1. Remove the door handle.

- Use a Torx T30 screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the door handle retainer in place.

- Remove the retainer and set it aside.

- Once the retainer is removed grip the door handle and firmly pull it straight out.

- Disconnect the electrical connector behind the door handle by pressing the release tab.

2. Remove the window switch panel.

- Pry off the plastic cover on the front of the door armrest using a flathead screwdriver.

- Remove the two Phillips-head screws holding the window switch panel in place.

- Disconnect the electrical connectors behind the window switch panel.

3. Remove the door lock knob.

- Pull up on the plastic cover on the front of the door lock knob to remove it.

- Remove the Phillips-head screw holding the door lock knob in place.

4. Pry off the door panel.

- Starting at the bottom of the door panel insert a pry tool between the door panel and the door and with force pop the panel clips loose.

- Work your way around the door panel carefully popping the rest of the panel clips loose.

- Once all the panel clips are popped open lift the door panel straight up to remove.

5. Disconnect any electrical connectors.

- Disconnect the remaining electrical connector behind the door panel if there are any.

6. Remove the door panel.

- Remove the old door panel from the vehicle.