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How to Replace Exterior Door Handle 1993-99 Volkswagen Jetta
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Tools used
T30 Driver
Ratchet
1. Removing the Door Handle
Open the door
Remove the T30 Torx screw from the door
Slide the handle toward the front of the car
If necessary, put the key into the lock and turn it clockwise
Pull the door handle out, starting at the rear
2. Installing the New Door Handle
Put the front of the door handle into the door
Push the back of the handle in
Insert the key into the lock
Turn the key counterclockwise
Push the handle in
Turn the key back and pull it out
Test that the handle works
Push the handle in and toward the back of the car as you insert the T30 Torx screw
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Hi, I'm Mike from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video we're going to show you how to replace an outside door handle. We show you the driver's front. The passenger's front is pretty much the same procedure. The only tool you will need is a T30 Torx driver.
You can see that my door handle's working fine, but a lot of times they do break internally. What you need to do is open up your door and there's a T30 screw right here. I'm using a T30 Torx driver. Remove that bolt. Slide your handle back like this and pull it out. If your handle is not functioning, you won't really need to do this but since this handle is not broken I actually have to use the key and just turn it clockwise a little bit and that allows the rod to come out. Then my handle comes out just like that.
A lot of times, what happens is this piece of plastic right here is what pulls on the lever in the door and this will break. That causes it not to work. Again, my handle's in fine shape so I'm going to reinstall.
On new handles from 1A Auto, this lock mechanism is all integrated into the handle. So the new handles from 1A Auto do come with a key. You want to, there's basically a rod inside of the door that goes up right through this slot. To put the handle back in you need to turn this counterclockwise. So put the front of the handle in first. Let's see here. Got to make sure you get it on the right angle. Make sure you push this. You've got to be pushing it forward. Push it in. Take your key and turn it counterclockwise and let it go. Slide the handle back and you can actually now test to make sure that everything works. Handle's working. Close it. Lock the door. Unlock the door. Everything is working correctly. So now just line up the hole for the bolt, put the bolt in, and tighten it up. You'll want to push your handle back and in as much as you can.
We hope this 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.
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Once it's in, it's great!
S
June 9, 2018
Now that it's installed... it works fine. I did have a little bit of trouble aligning it. After several tries, it did fall into place, and has worked perfectly, ever since.
Dewayne
April 26, 2019
I love it and thanks on how fast i got it
Not exact year, but worked.
Terence
December 14, 2019
Went to this site because Ive ordered from them before. Looked for my year car and couldnt find the part I was looking for in my year. Had to go down a year and received the part. It worked as expected. Shipping was fast and everything else was easy.
Door handle
S
January 8, 2020
Bought a brand new door handle works great
I've been impressed with everything I purchased from this company...Like it says 1A Auto
Danny
November 30, 2022
Very nice!!...went it just like it showed in the Video...These guys are great sellers.
Customer Q&A
would this door handle compatible with a 2001
cabrio?May 9, 2016
Emma S
10
No
May 10, 2016
Brian F
10
Yes
August 1, 2017
G E
10
If they look exactly the same yes. Best advice is go to a mechanic or pull the handle off and check.
December 14, 2019
Terence B
is there a way to use the existing lock core with the new handle?November 4, 2016
Logan G
10
There is no way to do that with our part.
November 16, 2016
Derek C
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