How to carry out replacement: Door Lock 2.5 TDI VW T5 Platform
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How to change front door lock on VW Transporter V Platform / Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD) – replacement guide

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Tools
Replacement: door lock – VW TRANSPORTER V Platform/Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD). 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 TRANSPORTER V Platform/Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD). 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 TRANSPORTER V Platform/Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD) – 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 TRANSPORTER V Platform/Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD). 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 TRANSPORTER V Platform/Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD). 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 TRANSPORTER V Platform/Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD). 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 TRANSPORTER V Platform/Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD). 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 TRANSPORTER V Platform/Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD). 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
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    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 TRANSPORTER V Platform/Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD). 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
    How hard is it to do yourself: Door Lock replacement on VW T5 Platform 2.5 TDI 2009 - download illustrated guide
    Treat the door lock connector. Use dielectric grease.
  38. Step 40
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    Attach the door lock connector.
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