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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: mossy1969 on 08 September 2012, 08:21

Title: tailgate handle
Post by: mossy1969 on 08 September 2012, 08:21

i need a new handle on my tailgate as the old one has white worm on it badly,rang the stealers up and its 110 quid just wondering if they are esay to fit and has anyone changed theres    thanks

Title: Re: tailgate handle
Post by: mb on 08 September 2012, 17:07

Yes & yes! Hardest part is removing the trim!

Title: Re: tailgate handle
Post by: Mr GTD on 09 September 2012, 08:15

They seem to be cheaper on fleebay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=vw+golf+mk5+tailgate+handle)

Title: Re: tailgate handle
Post by: AlanD on 09 September 2012, 11:41

Quote from: mb on 08 September 2012, 17:07

Yes & yes! Hardest part is removing the trim!

I need to take my trim off to have a look at mine as Im having some problems with it. I gave it a quick attempt but didnt have much joy, it felt like I was going to snap something. Do you have a guide or can you quickly explain the best way to take the trim off? Cheers.

Title: Re: tailgate handle
Post by: mb on 09 September 2012, 12:45

Quote from: AlanD on 09 September 2012, 11:41

Quote from: mb on 08 September 2012, 17:07

Yes & yes! Hardest part is removing the trim!

I need to take my trim off to have a look at mine as Im having some problems with it. I gave it a quick attempt but didnt have much joy, it felt like I was going to snap something. Do you have a guide or can you quickly explain the best way to take the trim off? Cheers.

There is a screw in each handle that needs to be removed then I use a trim removal tool around the edges to try & loosen some clips. Then it's just grab hold of it & pull! It does take a fair bit of force to remove it

Title: Re: tailgate handle
Post by: AlanD on 10 September 2012, 13:14

I saw and removed the screws but was struggling to get the trim off, felt like it was being held in by another screw that I couldn't see but I guess not.

If in doubt apply more force :D

Title: Re: tailgate handle
Post by: dTEA on 10 September 2012, 19:50

but not too much...the clips on the mk5 are crap.  and most are now integrated into the actual trim rather than clip on trim and then clip on body.  :sick:

And if updating get a later spec one ala 2008 onwards