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How to Remove the Rear Door Lock of the Volkswagen Polo?

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

To remove the lock from the vehicle, first pull towards yourself to extract the window winding handle for the rear windows. Then, remove the plastic trim from the door handle; underneath, you will find screws that need to be removed. After that, detach all the clips around the door panel to remove it. At this point, near the external handle, disconnect the opening cable to access the lock, which is secured with screws to the door that you will need to remove.

Updated on 30 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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