How To Remove an Audi Bumper ~ Salvage Yard Tips

Audi Bumper DIYIn this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove an Audi bumper and cover. This mostly applies to the Audi A6 from 1997-2004. The techniques used in the video may apply to other vehicles and rear bumpers as well. Removing the bumper cover on a B6 Passat is very similar.

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How To Remove A VW Fuel Pump ~ Salvage Yard Tips

In this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove a Volkswagen fuel pump. This mostly applies to the 1998-2005 Passat, and very similar the 1999-2005 Golf, Beetle and Jetta. That is the B5, B5.5, and MK4 Volkswagens. This may apply to other VW and Audi cars as well. The car used in this video is a 2000 Passat.

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  • Tools you need to remove a fuel pump
  • Think safety when working with fuel.
  • Gain access to the pump
  • Removing the hoses
  • Removing the ring
  • Removing upper pump
  • Remove the lower fuel pump
  • and more


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How To Remove A VW Front Seat ~ Salvage Yard Tips

In this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove a Volkswagen front seat. This mostly applies to the 1998-2005 Passat, and very similar the 1999-2005 Golf, Beetle and Jetta. That is the B5, B5.5, and MK4 Volkswagens. This may apply to other VW and Audi cars as well

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  • Tools you need to the front seat
  • Positioning the seat properly
  • Removing the trim covers (if needed)
  • Electrical connector removal
  • Taking care removing the seat
  • and more


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How To Remove A VW Alternator ~ Salvage Yard Tips

In this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove a Volkswagen alternator. As I mention in the video, you will need to remove the serpentine belt, and the belt tensioner. Luckily I have a video on how to remove a VW serpentine belt tensioner. This car is a 2.0 Jetta MK4. And while I am using this one for the demo, the strategy used can be applied to many other Volkswagen and even Audi cars.

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How To Remove A VW Serpentine Belt Tensioner ~ Salvage Yard Tips

In this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove a Volkswagen serpentine belt tensioner. This car is a 2.0 Jetta MK4. And while I am using this one for the demo, the strategy used can be applied to many other Volkswagen and even Audi cars.

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  • Tools you need to the serpentine belt tensioner
  • Removing the belt
  • The order I remove the bolts
  • Right method for removal
  • and more


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How To Remove A VW Rear Door ~ Salvage Yard Tips

In this video I will teach you how to remove the rear door from a VW. This applies to a wide range of Volkswagens. And while some doors may be slightly different, you can use these techniques to successfully remove most doors. It is also important to always be safe. These doors are generally heavy. I highly recommend you have someone help you lift the door away from the body of the car.

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  • Tools you need to remove the door
  • Disconnecting the 2 connectors
  • loosening the top bolt
  • removing the bottom bolt
  • Grab a friend for help!
  • and more


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How To Remove A VW Door Handle ~ Salvage Yard Tips

In this video I will teach you how to remove the outer door handle from a VW. This applies to a wide range of Volkswagens including, B5 and B5.5 Passats, MK5 Rabbit, Jetta and more. I have seen this door handle job go south for many professional VW techs. I spent a long time perfecting this method of removing the door handle. A job that is required for may door repairs on Volkswagens.

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  • Tools you need to remove the handle
  • Holding the handle properly
  • The secret number of turns
  • Remove the lock cylinder
  • and more


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