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How to Replace the Front Door Lock on a Volkswagen Polo?

Model: Volkswagen Polo MK III, Polo III, Polo 3, MK 3, 6N - Years 1994-2003
Part: Door lock

In this tutorial, you will learn how to replace the front door lock on a Volkswagen Polo, a very simple and quick operation. First, open the door on the side you will be working on, then locate the hole on the inner edge at the same height as the lock, and undo the accessible bolt using a Torx spanner. Next, grasp the handle, pull it towards you, and remove it from the door. At this point, you can separate the lock from the handle, insert the replacement part, and reassemble everything.

Updated on 20 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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