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Removing the Lock Cylinder from the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Door lock

In this guide, follow the necessary instructions to remove and replace the lock cylinder of the front door of the Volkswagen Golf. First, open the front door of your car and start by removing the plastic cap located on the side of the door; then use a Torx screwdriver to unscrew the lock cylinder screw, as shown in the video. At this point, remove the small plastic cover and then extract the cylinder; install the new lock by reversing the disassembly procedure!

Updated on 23 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to reset the tire pressure sensor of the Hyundai Tucson

Below we will discover the instructions that will allow us to reset the tire pressure warning light (TPMS) of the Hyundai Tucson. First of all, we get into the car and turn on the instrument panel; then we go to the vehicle settings until we reach the tire pressure monitor, identifying the tire with the incorrect pressure. At this point, we proceed to restore all tire pressures, following the pattern indicated on the label; in this way the TPMS system will be reset and the warning light will be reset by the instrument panel!

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