Drivers/Passengers' Door Handle Switch F272 / F273, removing and installing

Fig 1: Identifying Release Clips, Door Handle, And Mounting Bracket

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Removing 

• Remove outside door handle → 57 - Front Doors, Window Regulators, Central Locking System Removal And Installation .
• Remove mounting bracket → 57 - Front Doors, Window Regulators, Central Locking System Removal And Installation .
• Carefully release clips - 2  - and - 3  - and pivot front outside door handle - 1  - in - direction of arrow A  - out of clips.
• Slide front door handle switch off of mounting bracket - 4  - - arrow B  -.

Installing 

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Install mounting bracket → 57 - Front Doors, Window Regulators, Central Locking System Removal And Installation .
• Install outside door handle → 57 - Front Doors, Window Regulators, Central Locking System Removal And Installation .