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How to Remove the Lock from a Seat Leon

Model: Seat Leon 1M - Years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Door lock

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Today, we will discover the useful instructions for removing and replacing the front door lock of a Seat Leon. First, open the front door and start removing the door panel by unscrewing all the fixing screws; then unscrew the screws of the side window, disconnecting the mechanism, and subsequently unscrew the screws of the lock module, as shown in the video.

At this point, remove and replace the lock with the new one, reconnecting the various connections and finally reassembling the side window and the door panel!


Updated on 12 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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