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How to remove the door lock of the Audi A3 8P

Model: Audi A3 MK 2, 8P - Years 2003-2013
Part: Door lock

In this video tutorial we will see the main steps that will allow us to disassemble and replace the front door lock of the Audi A3 8P. First we open the front door and start by removing the door panel; to do this we unscrew all the screws that we find on the sides of the panel, also removing the plastic caps, using a torx screwdriver. Once the handle cable and the electrical connector have been released, we can remove the door panel; then we unscrew the screws of the lock module, disconnecting the electric cable. Let's replace everything!

Posted on 18 January 2022 by ScegliAuto

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