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How to remove the door lock on the Volkswagen Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo MK IV, Polo IV, Polo 4, MK 4, 9N - Years 2001-2009
Part: Door lock

If you need to replace the lock on this car model, the description below contains the necessary information and steps to carry out the operation. First, open the door and locate the screw on the side of the lock and proceed to unscrew it. Next, from the outside of the door, use a screwdriver to pry off the plastic trim around the lock. Then, using the same screwdriver, pry to extract the lock itself from the outside. Once the lock is removed, you can take the new one and proceed with its replacement.

Updated on 1 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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