Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing door lock
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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Removal and installation are described only for the left
door lock. The right side is similar. |
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The door window must be closed for subsequent work. |
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Remove rear door trim
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. |
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Remove inner door cover
→ Chapter. |
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If fitted, disconnect connector. |
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Remove door lock -1- from door
-arrow-. |
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| Cables can be detached if this is necessary for subsequent work. |
| Detach cable from mounting bracket |
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Turn cable -5- 90° and take out of
holder -arrow a-. |
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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 |
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Turn cable -4- by 90° and take it out
of holding device. |
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Swivel cable -arrow d- so far until
cable can be threaded out of eye in door lock
-1--arrow e-. |
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Disengage hook -3- in
-direction of arrow a-. |
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Use the hook to pull cover -1- out of
door lock -2--arrow b-. |
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Pull cover -1- upwards
-arrow c- from door lock
-2-. |
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Attach cables -4- and
-5- to door lock -1-. |
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Insert door lock -1- into door
-arrow f-. |
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If fitted, connect connector. |
| Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. |
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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. |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - door handle and door lock“ |
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Push cover -1- onto retainer
-3- on door lock
-2--arrow a-. |
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Engage hook -4- with door lock
-2--arrow b-. |
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Note
Removal and installation are described only ...
Note
The removal and installation sequence is only for the
left window channel. Removal and installation of the right
windo ...
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Checking belt buckle
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Push latch plate into belt buckle until it engages audibly.
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Safety precautions when working on high-voltage system
Danger to life due to high voltage
The high-voltage system is under high voltage. There is a risk of
severe or fatal injury due to electric shock.
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Persons with life-preserving or other electronic medical devices in
or on their body must not perf ...
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→ Repair ...
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