Driver's side door will not open

1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
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KEVIN CURTIS
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How do I get my drivers side door open?
Jul 17, 2018 at 2:42 PM
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Hello,

It sounds like the latch is stuck which you will need to remove the door panel to get at which means removing both drivers and passengers seats. Here is a guide that will give you an idea of what you are in for when removing the door panel with diagrams of the repair below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 18, 2018 at 6:34 PM