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Front Door Latch: Service and Repair







Door Lock






1 - Socket head bolt M 8

20 Nm

2 - Front Door

3 - Backing

4 - Door lock

The door trim panel is removed.

Window frame and window regulator removed.

On driver side, you must first remove cover => [ Remove the Door Lock Cover ] Door Handle.

Disconnect the door lock connector.

Release catch on release lever from door lock and unclip operating rod.=> [ Engaging Operating Rod in Door Lock ] Door Handle

Remove the multi-point bolts - 1 - and remove door lock.

5 - Shaft

To install, insert so-called shaft "Paddle" in nut on door lock- arrow -as shown.

6 - Transfer module

Clipped in door handle

Only installed on driver side.

Removing:=> [ Removing the Transfer Module ] Front Door Handle and Door Lock

7 - Inside door release mechanism release

To install, first insert vertically into release lever as shown in the magnified area of illustration, then swivel 90° and clip into door lock to secure.

Engaging release in door lock





- To install, first insert release - 2 - vertically into release lever - 3 - as shown in the magnified area of illustration, then swivel 90° and clip into door lock - 1 - to secure.