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Replacement: door lock – VW TRANSPORTER VI Bus (SGB, SGG, SGJ). List of the tools you'll need:
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
Torx bit T20
XZN socket bit # 8
Ratchet wrench
Painter's tape
Flat Screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Clip removal tool
Plastic trim tool
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Replacement: door lock – VW TRANSPORTER VI Bus (SGB, SGG, SGJ). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the locks on the left and right rear doors.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW TRANSPORTER VI Bus (SGB, SGG, SGJ) – 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 armrest panel. Use a plastic trim tool.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the door armrest screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the door card fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  5. Step 5
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    Detach the door card. Use a plastic trim tool.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: door lock – VW TRANSPORTER VI Bus (SGB, SGG, SGJ). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the covers from the window raiser fasteners.
  7. Step 7
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    Switch on the ignition.
  8. Step 8
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    Lower the window glass.
    Replacement: door lock – VW TRANSPORTER VI Bus (SGB, SGG, SGJ). Tip:
    Continue lowering the window glass until its fasteners become visible.
  9. Step 9
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    Switch off the ignition.
  10. Step 10
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    Detach the power window connector from the door card.
  11. Step 11
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    Detach the door lock actuator cable.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the window glass fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: door lock – VW TRANSPORTER VI Bus (SGB, SGG, SGJ). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    To avoid injury, hold the glass when unscrewing the fasteners.
  13. Step 13
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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.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the cover from the exterior door handle fastener. Use a plastic trim tool.
  15. Step 15
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    Unscrew the fastener of the exterior door handle. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the cover from the exterior door handle fastener. Use a plastic trim tool.
  17. Step 17
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    Remove the handle-to-lock cable. Use a flat screwdriver.
  18. Step 18
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    Unscrew the door lock fasteners. Use XZN #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 19
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    Detach the mirror adjuster connector from the door.
  20. Step 20
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    Detach the wiring harness from the protective cover of the door. Use a clip removal tool.
  21. Step 21
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    Detach the speaker connector.
  22. Step 22
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    Detach the wiring harness from the protective cover of the door. Use a clip removal tool.
  23. Step 23
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    Detach the mirror adjuster connector from the control unit.
  24. Step 24
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    Detach the wiring harness from the protective cover of the door. Use a clip removal tool.
  25. Step 25
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the protective cover of the door. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  26. Step 26
    Replacing Door Lock on VW T6 Transporter 2015 2.0 TDI by yourself
    Remove the protective cover of the door.
    Replacement: door lock – VW TRANSPORTER VI Bus (SGB, SGG, SGJ). AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  27. Step 27
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    Detach the door lock connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
  28. Step 28
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    Remove the door lock. Use a flat screwdriver.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: door lock – VW TRANSPORTER VI Bus (SGB, SGG, SGJ). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  29. Step 29
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    Remove the handle-to-lock cable. Use a clip removal tool.
  30. Step 30
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    Install the handle-to-lock cable.
  31. Step 31
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    Install the new lock.
    Replacement: door lock – VW TRANSPORTER VI Bus (SGB, SGG, SGJ). AUTODOC recommends:
    When installing, do not use excessive force to avoid damage to the part.
  32. Step 32
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    Attach the door lock connector.
  33. Step 33
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    Install the protective cover of the door.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: door lock – VW TRANSPORTER VI Bus (SGB, SGG, SGJ). To avoid damaging the part during installation, do not use excessive force.
  34. Step 34
    Changing Door Lock on VW Transporter VI Minibus (SGB, SGG, SGJ) 2.0 TDI 2018 by yourself
    Screw in the fasteners of the protective cover of the door. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
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