Roof Grab Handle, Removing And Installing: Removing

The following information describes the removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle as an example.

-- Fold down the roof grab handle -1-.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Unclip the caps -2- using a commercially available plastic wedge.

-- Fold the roof grab handle down -1- and hold it.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Press the Release Tool:T10518A  -2- in the direction of -arrow- until the clip -3- releases.

-- Pull the Release Tool: T10518A  -2- with roof grab handle -1- opposite the direction of -arrow-.

-- Repeat the procedure for the other clip -3- while holding the roof grab handle -1- with tension so that the clip -3- does not engage again.

-- Remove the roof grab handle -1-.