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How to change the tailgate lock on the Volkswagen Touran MK1

Model: Volkswagen Touran 1T, MK 1 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Part: Door lock

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What to do if the tailgate lock on the Volkswagen Touran stops working? We see this in the video. Start by folding down the rear seat to access the lock from inside the tailgate: on the version shown, it is even possible to completely remove one seat to easily reach the lock.

From the inside, there is a hole that allows you to unlock the lock and then remove it by disconnecting the electrical part. We see the lock removed from its housing.

You can find the new lock, for example, on eBay with the code 392641016150 for £27.90, with free delivery. Simply reattach the lock to its housing and reconnect the electrical plug.

Refit the seat, and the job is done.


Updated on 18 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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