Door Lock - Removing/Installing

Group: 57

Number: 93-03

Date: April 30, 1993

Subject:
Door lock, removing/installing

Model(s):
Corrado from VIN 50 NK 015279

Door lock with freeplay adjustment as of VIN 50 NK 015279





1 - Door handle

2 - Door lock with freeplay adjustment

3 - Bolt
^ 20 N-m (15 ft.lb.)

4 - Cap

5 - Nut
^ With freeplay adjustment

Removing

- Unclip cap -4-

- Remove bolts -3-

- Pull away door lock -2- slightly and lock operating lever with 3 mm mandrel

- Put out door lock and unhook pull rod from inner lock mechanism

Installing

- Loosen nut -3- with 5.5 mm wrench

^ Release lever will give way

^ Right side = left hand thread

^ Left side = right hand thread





1 Assembly position

- Install door lock

^ Freeplay adjustment actuated between release lever and actuating lever

2 Installed position

- Tighten nut -3-

^ Use torque wrench VAG 1783 and insert VAG 1784 or equivalent

^ Torque to 2.4 N-m (2 in.lb.)

- Check for proper function

Note
This adjustment must be made whenever the door handle is removed, replaced or reinstalled.