Door Locks: Service and Repair

Door Lock

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Socket (3410)

• The following describes removing and installing the lock on a right door. Removing and installing the left door lock is identical.

Removing






Perform the following:

- Remove the front door trim panel.

- Remove the cover. Refer to => [ Door Cover ] Door Cover.

- Remove the cap - 3 -.

- Disconnect the connector - 4 -.

- Remove the lock cylinder. Refer to => [ Lock Cylinder ] Lock Cylinder.

- Remove the bolts - 2 -.

- Remove the door lock - 1 - from the door.

• Loosen the cables for the following work.

Loosening the cable for the bracket.

- Turn the cable - 5 - 90° and remove it - arrow a -.

- Move the cable - arrow b - until it can be guided out of the eye in the door lock - 1 - - arrow c -.

Loosening the cable for the interior door mechanism

- Turn the cable - 6 - 90° and remove it.

- Move the cable - arrow d - until it can be guided out of the eye in the door lock - 1 - - arrow e -.

Installation






Perform the following:

- Install the cables - 6 - and - 5 - to the door lock - 1 -.

- Insert the door lock - 1 - into the door.

- Connect the harness connector - 4 -.

- Install the bolts - 2 -.

Tightening specification - 2 -: 18 Nm

- Install the cap - 3 -.

Install in reverse order of removal.

• Always perform a functionality test afterwards. The door lock will not unlock if the cables are not adjusted correctly and the door will not open.