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How To Replace Driver Power Window Switch VW Passat 1998-2001
How To Replace Power Window Switch 1998-2001 VW Passat
How to Replace Power Window Switch 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat
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Tools used
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
1. Removing the Master Window Switch Panel
Pry out the panel inside the door pull with a flat blade screwdriver
Pry the switch master window switch panel out with a flat blade screwdriver
Pull off the switch panel
Disconnect the window switch wiring harness
2. Removing the Master Window Switch from the Switch Panel
Remove the three Phillips head Screws from the window switch
Pull the switch out of the switch panel
3. Installing the New Master Window Switch into the Switch Panel
Push the new window switch into the switch panel
Start the three Phillips screws into the window switch
Insert the three Phillips screws into the window switch
4. Reinstalling the Master Window Switch Panel
Connect the wiring harness to the new window switch
Push the switch panel into place
Push in the switch panel clips
Push the door pull panel in
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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 the master window switch. Now, this is the driver's side window switch. Sometimes this can go bad. Water can get on it and short it out. One indicator is that the windows will not work from their own positions but they do work from the master window switch. Obviously, you check to make sure that you don't have the window lock button activated. The only tools you will need are a flat-blade screwdriver, and a Phillip screwdriver. This is the same for a '98 to '01 Jetta, the '01- to '05s may be a little different as far as taking the switch panel out.
You want to start by using a screwdriver. There is a little inner panel on your door pull and you pry that out right in the middle then take it out carefully. Now, use your flat blade screwdriver and pry in the back. There are clips all round the edge of that panel, so you just pull it up. It takes a firm pull, but it comes right out. Then, on the bottom side there is a connector, just press a tab and pull the connector free.
Now, we turn it over. On the back there are three screws that hold the switch in. I'll remove those. Then, we'll speed it up here as I take those out. Then quite simply, once those are out, the switch just pulls right out of that panel and a new switch from 1A Auto fits, right out of the box.
It's going to go in reinstall with the same three screws and plug in just like the original. Put it back in. Start that first screw that's easy to get to first. I always start my screws first. Start the other ones by putting the screws on the screwdriver and turning them upside down, then tighten them up nice and firm.
Once you have them tight, plug your panel back in or your switch back in and put the panel in place. Make sure you press it down well into all those clips. Make sure they set, then put your inner panel back on.
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.
Tools used
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Putty Knife
Door Panel Removal Tool
T25 Torx Driver
1. Removing the Door Panel
If you are replacing the rear window switch, see the 2001 Passat rear door panel video for more detailed instructions
Pry off the door pull trim with a flat blade screwdriver
Remove two Phillips head screws from inside the door panel
Remove the two T25 Torx screws from the bottom of the door panel
Pry the door panel off using a door panel clip tool or a putty knife
Pull the door panel up and off
Pull the door latch cable out of the door handle
Disconnect the door lock wiring harness
Disconnect the window switch wiring harness
Disconnect the courtesy light wiring harness
2. Removing the Window Switch
Pry out the window switch with a flat blade screwdriver from the back side of the door panel
3. Installing the New Window Switch
Push the new window switch into the door panel
4. Reinstalling the Door Panel
Reattach any trim or insulation pieces that fell off the door panel
Connect the courtesy light wiring harness
Connect the door lock wiring harness
Connect the window switch wiring harness
Clip the latch cable to the door handle
Push the latch cable into its grooves
Lift the door panel into place
Push in the door panel clips
Insert the two Phillips screws into the door pull
Insert the two T25 screws into the bottom of the door panel
Push on the door pull trim piece
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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 the power window switch. This switch is the same for the passenger front as well as both rear doors. We're going to show you the passenger's front door. The rear doors are the same. You just need to check out our video for a rear door panel removal and installation. Tools are the same as for door panel removal: flat blade screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, T25 Torx driver, and a door panel clip tool or a putty knife.
Start by going right up underneath here and prying it out. That pushes out on this panel, here. Pull that off. Now inside there, there are two Phillips screws. Then down at the bottom of the panel, there are two T25 screws: one there near the light and one a little further back. Speed it up here as I take those screws out. The top screws, they'll generally stay in there then fall out as you pull the panel off. The other alternative is if you have a magnet you can pull them out with a magnet. Now you'll want to use a door panel clip tool. What you do, is put this in here and slide it up until you feel yourself come to a clip. Then insert it around the clip, and pull it until it releases the clip. Do that again. Repeat for all the clips. If you don't have a tool like that, you can use a household putty knife. Do the same thing. You just come up to the clip, right next to it and pull. That came out from the speaker. It's just the insulator for the speaker. Once you've got the clips undone, then you just lift that up. Make sure you collect those screws as they come out of that panel. Lift it up and out. Pull this out. You should have to pull out on the little tab and pull your cable backwards, and then out. Then take the hook out of that handle there. There's a couple of harnesses here. They just have little tabs. Squeeze the tabs. Pull down, and then do the same thing for your light. The light has just a couple clips that hold it on. It pulls off. Again, make sure you collect your screws as they fall out. The door panel's off.
To get the power window switch out, take a small screwdriver and carefully pry out on the side here. The switch comes out.
The new one reinstalls the same way. Push it and it'll fit back into place.
Before we put the door panel back on . we saw this fall off as I was taking it out. This goes back in place. Lock it on. First, we put the light back in. Bring it up. Plug our window and lock switches back in. To put this back together, bring it back. Put the hook in. Then you need to bring this back. Get the wire in the grooves. Then slide this forward. Put the panel towards the door. Now make sure your lock button, here, comes up through. Push your panel on and down. Then lock the clips back in place. Reinstall your two Phillips screws. Just speed it up here as we tighten those two Phillips screws. Tighten them in there nice and snug. Then put the two T25 screws in the bottom as well. Put this back into 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.
Tools used
Phillips Head Screwdriver
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. 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. 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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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 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.
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Power window switch
Raquel
January 31, 2017
Thank you I'm so happy with the power window switch for my 2003 Jetta fast delivery and very easy to install did it all by my self did need to ask the hubby for help??
Switch
Jerry
February 13, 2017
The part worked perfectly and the video made the job a lot easier. The price was better than a lot of places I checked.
gabriella
March 21, 2017
The product seems like an exact replica, however when I replaced the old part with the new and went to attach the entire console back into the door it does not fit. There is a gap. Frustrating.
Perfect fit
M
April 25, 2017
This was one of the easiest replacement parts ever. Just pop up the trim, unplug switch, remove three screws and install new one in reverse order.
P
August 28, 2017
Piece of cake to install. Fits perfectly. Just watched the video and realized that I could do the installation with a couple of screwdrivers.
2003 Jetta Power Window Switch
Robert
December 28, 2017
Shipment was quick. Part was as discribed and works as well as OEM. Watched installation video. Had old part out. new part in and everthing back together in 10 minutes.
Awesome
Christopher
February 14, 2018
I was about to bring this in to my mechanic for repair, when I found your how-to video. In was such a cinch to change it out, just literally a couple of minutes. Works great, and this price was less than 1/2 of what I was about to pay elsewhere!
window switch
S
March 30, 2018
price was good part fit and was delivered ahead of quoated date thanks
A
April 29, 2018
Very easy to install took me a few minutes I would recommend this product.
Door Switch
B
July 7, 2018
Order arrived prompt and was an exact fit and look to the original OEM part. The online video showing how to replace the item was also very helpful and made the swap quick and easy! I am satisfied with A1 Auto!
Window switch
S
December 21, 2018
It fit and worked like it should. About a 5 min. Job .
Great switch.
J
June 10, 2019
Replacement part went right into place and works great.
Satisfied with my purchase.
Arun
June 24, 2019
It was easy to install and does what it is supposed to do. It has only been a couple of weeks and I have used it very little, but so far so good..
Perfect fit
Tim
August 10, 2019
Quality Dorman electric part , shipping was free and fast , tracking was confusing. Video showed me how to install, thanks !
Excellent Part - Exact Replacement
J
October 6, 2019
The part fit perfectly and was simple to install. I got the part fast from the time that I ordered. The whole process was smooth and quickly solved my switch problem on the door.
VW
U
May 13, 2020
A ++++++
All good.
Joe
July 28, 2020
All good, Thank you.
Worked perfectly
daniel
August 21, 2021
Nice high quality switch panel. The switches have a good sturdy feel to them and work perfectly. Takes all of about 3 minutes to install.
Linda
September 22, 2021
Easy to install, perfect fit & works great!
Great place to order your parts!
Ralph
February 17, 2022
Great service. Thanks 1A Auto
Passat 2004 1.8t
Yuri
November 12, 2024
nice fit , thank you
Customer Q&A
Will the new master switch needing programming or is it just plug and go?January 4, 2016
Tylar S
10
It does not need programming
January 4, 2016
DAN K
10
Plug and go
January 4, 2016
Dave R
10
Plug and go
January 4, 2016
Clayton D
10
I just plugged it in and it worked did not have to program anything Enter an answer to this question.
January 4, 2016
Joe K
10
On my 2001 passat it was plug and go!
January 4, 2016
Greg S
10
It was totally plug and play with my 2000 passat. Easy 15 minute job.
January 5, 2016
Mark S
10
Plug and go. Worked great in my 2003 Jetta
January 5, 2016
ADAM M
10
plug and play, real easy to install
January 5, 2016
Rick O
10
Tylar, I installed a new master switch into my 2002 Jetta and it was a simple plug and go.
January 5, 2016
Joanne C
10
Hello, This is a simple plug in, reassemble and go. No programming needed.
January 6, 2016
Brian F
10
This is a simple plug and reassemble part. No programming was necessary on my 2003 Jetta.
December 28, 2017
Robert P
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