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How to Replace the Lock Cylinder in the Volkswagen Amarok Pickup?

Model: Volkswagen Amarok MK 1 - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Part: Door lock

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In this tutorial, we will see how to replace the lock cylinder in the Volkswagen Amarok pickup, a very simple and quick operation. First, open the door you will be working on, then locate the bolt on the inner edge of the door, at the height of the lock, and unscrew it using a Torx T20 screwdriver.

Next, insert the key into the cylinder, turn it counterclockwise, pull it firmly outwards, and extract the cylinder from the door. Now, simply insert the replacement if necessary and tighten the fastening screw.


Updated on 24 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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