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Lock Cylinder

NOTE:

Only the driver door still has a lock cylinder.

Removing and installing the left lock is described here. Removing and installing a right lock cylinder is identical.

Removing 

Fig 1: Identifying Removal Of Lock Cylinder
GWWN57-10300Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the covers -4 and 6-.

-- Remove the bolt -5-.

-- Turn the screw -7- until it stop and press the screw in -arrow a-, so that the bracket -8- releases the lock cylinder.

-- Remove the lock cylinder housing -1- from the bracket -3- at a right angle -arrow b- to the door.

Installation 

Fig 2: Identifying Installation Of Lock Cylinder
GWWN57-10300Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Insert the lock cylinder housing -1- into the bracket -3- at a right angle.

-- Install the bolts -5 and 7- into the mounting bracket.

-- Screws -5 and 7- tightening specification: 4 Nm.

NOTE:

During installation, lock cylinder housing must be pressed onto the outer door panel.

Further installation is in reverse order of removal.