How to carry out replacement: Door Lock 1.9 TDI Passat 3b5
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How to change front door lock on VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.6, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.8, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.8 T, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.3 VR5, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.8 V6, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.8 V6 Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.8 Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.9 TDI Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.3 VR5 Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.5 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.5 TDI Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.0, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.0 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.8, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.8 V6, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.8 V6 … View more

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Tools
Replacement: door lock – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). Tools you might need:
Electronic spray
Torque wrench
Torx bit T20
Drive socket # 10
XZN socket bit # 8
Ratchet wrench
Painter's tape
Phillips screwdriver
Clip removal tool
Plastic trim tool
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Replacement: door lock – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). Professionals recommend:
  • The procedure for replacing the locks on the right and left front doors is identical.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the car door.
  2. Step 2
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    Detach the door handle trim panel. Use a plastic trim tool.
    Replacement: door lock – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  3. Step 3
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    Unscrew the door card fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Detach the door card. Use a plastic trim tool.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: door lock – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  5. Step 5
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    Detach the door lock actuator cable.
  6. Step 6
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    Detach the bulb connector.
  7. Step 7
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    Detach the speaker connector.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the covers from the window raiser fasteners. Use a plastic trim tool.
  9. Step 9
    Switch on the ignition.
    Step 10
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    Lower the window glass.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Continue lowering the window glass until its fasteners become visible.
  10. Step 11
    Switch off the ignition.
    Step 12
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    Detach the connector for the power window switch module.
  11. Step 13
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    Unscrew the window glass fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: door lock – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold the glass when unscrewing the fasteners.
  12. Step 14
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    Raise the window glass all the way up and secure it on the door frame with masking tape.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold the glass when raising it.
  13. Step 15
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    Detach the power mirror switch connector.
  14. Step 16
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    Detach the speaker connector.
  15. Step 17
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    Detach the power window connector.
  16. Step 18
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    Detach the power window wiring harness. Use a clip removal tool.
  17. Step 19
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    Remove the door panel covers. Use a plastic trim tool.
  18. Step 20
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    Unscrew the door panel fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 21
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    Unscrew the fastener of the exterior door handle. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  20. Step 22
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    Remove the cover from the exterior door handle fastener. Use a plastic trim tool.
    Replacement: door lock – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  21. Step 23
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    Unscrew the door lock fasteners. Use XZN #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 24
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    Remove the door panel together with the window regulator linkage.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: door lock – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
  23. Step 25
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    Detach the door lock connector.
  24. Step 26
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    Remove the handle-to-lock cable. Use a plastic trim tool.
  25. Step 27
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    Remove the door lock.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  26. Step 28
    Replacing Door Lock on Passat 3b5 1997 1.9 TDI by yourself
    Remove the handle-to-lock cable.
  27. Step 29
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    Install the handle-to-lock cable.
  28. Step 30
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    Remove the door lock rod.
  29. Step 31
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    Install the door lock rod on the new lock.
  30. Step 32
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    Remove the handle-to-lock cable.
  31. Step 33
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    Install the handle-to-lock cable.
  32. Step 34
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    Install the new lock.
    Replacement: door lock – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    When installing, do not use excessive force to avoid damage to the part.
  33. Step 35
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    Install the handle-to-lock cable. Use a plastic trim tool.
  34. Step 36
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    Install the cover on the exterior door handle fastener.
  35. Step 37
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    Screw in the exterior door handle fastener. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  36. Step 38
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    Install the door panel together with the window regulator linkage.
  37. Step 39
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    Treat the door lock connector. Use dielectric grease.
  38. Step 40
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    Attach the door lock connector.
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