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General body repairs, exterior

Removing and installing door lock

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Socket -3410-
Note
Removal and installation are described only for the left door lock. The right side is similar.
The door window must be closed for subsequent work.

Removing
Socket -3410-
Removing and installing door lock
  • Remove rear door trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
  • Remove inner door cover → Chapter.
  • If fitted, disconnect connector.
  • Remove bolts -2-.
  • Remove door lock -1- from door -arrow-.
Note

Cables can be detached if this is necessary for subsequent work.

Detach cable from mounting bracket

  • Remove cover → Anchor
  • Turn cable -5- 90° and take out of holder -arrow a-.
  • Swivel cable -arrow b- so far until cable can be threaded out of eye in door lock -1--arrow c-.

Detach cable from interior door handle

  • Turn cable -4- by 90° and take it out of holding device.
  • Swivel cable -arrow d- so far until cable can be threaded out of eye in door lock -1--arrow e-.

Removing cover
Removing and installing door lock
  • Disengage hook -3- in -direction of arrow a-.
  • Use the hook to pull cover -1- out of door lock -2--arrow b-.
  • Pull cover -1- upwards -arrow c- from door lock -2-.

Installing
Removing and installing door lock
  • Attach cables -4- and -5- to door lock -1-.
  • Fit cover → Anchor.
  • Insert door lock -1- into door -arrow f-.
  • If fitted, connect connector.
  • Screw in bolts -2-.
  • Clip cover -3- in.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

l It is essential to perform a functional check. If the cables are not adjusted correctly and the door is closed without having performed a functional check, the door lock might not unlock and the door can't be opened.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - door handle and door lock“

Fit cover
Removing and installing door lock
  • Push cover -1- onto retainer -3- on door lock -2--arrow a-.
  • Engage hook -4- with door lock -2--arrow b-.

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