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How to Replace the Door Lock on a Volkswagen Jetta

Model: Volkswagen Jetta MK 5, A5 - Years 2005-2010
Part: Door lock

To replace the door lock on a Volkswagen Jetta, loosen the screws that secure the outer door panel: to remove this panel, unscrew the screws that fix the external handle laterally, completely removing it. After the handle is extracted, you can unscrew the screws that secure the outer door panel laterally, removing it entirely: this will allow you to loosen the screws that secure the door lock, which can then be extracted and replaced with a new one.

Updated on 24 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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