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How to replace the front door lock of the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Door lock

Following these simple steps, we will see how to disassemble and replace the front door lock of the Volkswagen Golf. First, we open the front door of the car and start to disassemble and remove the front door panel; to do this, we unscrew all the fixing screws and disconnect the electrical connector of the window switch panel, as shown in the video. At this point, we remove the inner lining and unscrew the screws of the door lock, disconnecting the cable to remove it; replace it with the new one or repair it!

Posted on 28 October 2024 by ScegliAuto

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