Owners of other VW Group vehicles with similar interior door panels such as the Passat, CC, Tiguan, Golf, Touareg, Beetle, GTI, SportWagen, Eos, Rabbit, Bora, Vento, Audi A3, A4, S4, A6, S6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, A5, S5, and TT may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The tools needed to remove the interior door panel include a small flathead screwdriver, a Torx T30 star bit screwdriver, a Torx T20 screwdriver and a large flathead screwdriver or a plastic automotive panel pry bar tool.

To remove the OEM door speaker, you'll need an electric drill and drill bits to drill out the metal rivets.

The power window motor is held in place by Torx T25 screws.

To help avoid from scratching the plastic surfaces, you may choose to cover the tip of the screwdriver with a thin micro fiber cloth.

Carefully pull the switch panel up and out of the arm rest.

Turn over the switch panel and press down the release button on the power plug before pulling it straight off.

Hint - Picture # 1 on this page has been labeled with all of the screw locations for your convenience.

Remove the one screw that was hidden by the switch panel, near the top of the armrest, by turning it counter clockwise with the Torx T30 screwdriver.

Set the switch panel and screw aside in a safe place.

Move to the bottom edge of the door panel and remove the single screw by turning it counter clockwise with the Torx T20 screwdriver.

Pry off the plastic panel just above the rear area of the storage pocket with the flathead screwdriver.

Set the screw aside in a safe place.

Move to the upper outer edge of the door panel and pry out the rear edge of the long rectangular trim piece.

Remove the single screw near the outer edge of the door panel that was hidden by the trim bar by turning it counter clockwise with the Torx T30 screwdriver.

Set the trim bar and screw aside in a safe place.

Carefully insert a flathead screwdriver or an automotive panel removal tool in between the bottom edge of the plastic door panel and the metal frame.

Firmly pull out the bottom edge of the door panel to disengage the plastic pop rivet friction fasteners.

Continue pulling out the friction fasteners all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel.

Tilt the top edge of the door panel towards yourself while supporting the bottom with your thighs.

Press the release button on the electrical connector and pull the light blue plug straight out of its socket.

Gently pull back the small black plastic bar on the bracket where it meets the black cable to release it from the assembly.

Lift the cable and the bracket away from the back of the door opener handle assembly.

The OEM door speaker is held in place by four metal rivets that need to be drilled out. Start with a small drill bit and then work your way up to larger drill bit sizes as necessary.

You can upgrade the OEM door speaker with aftermarket speakers in the following sizes: 5 1/4" (5.25") and 6 1/2" (6.5").

I recommend buying new speakers from Amazon since you can verify that they will fit your car and whether or not you will need a mounting bracket.

If you'd like to reduce road noise and allow your new speakers to sound their best, apply some Dynamat Sound Deadener to the metal door frame. It will help stop the vibrations and rattles when you crank up the volume.

To replace the door panel, hold it near the door frame and tilt the top towards yourself while supporting the bottom with your thighs.

Re-insert the front edge of the door opener handle cable bracket in first and then gently snap in the rear edge.

Push the blue plastic plug for the power door lock switch back in to its socket.

Pull the black plastic power plug for the switch panel through the hole in the arm rest.

Replace the screw at the top outer corner of the door panel and tighten it in the clockwise direction with the Torx T30 screwdriver.

Tap on the panel all across the bottom edge and both sides to fully insert the plastic pop rivets.

Line up the friction fasteners on the back of the long rectangular trim bar and gently push it back in to place.

Tighten the screw just below the arm rest and above the storage pocket by turning it clockwise with the Torx T30 screwdriver.

Replace the screw on the bottom edge of the door panel by turning it clockwise with the Torx T20 screwdriver.

Push the black plastic power plug in to its socket on the bottom of the switch panel.

Sit in the car, close the door and verify that the door opener handle, power door lock switch and power window switches all work properly.

For more, check out my other VW Jetta DIY Repair Guides.