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How to change front door lock on VW Transporter VI Platform / Chassis (SFD, SFE, SFL, SFZ) – replacement guide

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Tools
Replacement: door lock – VW TRANSPORTER VI Platform/Chassis (SFD, SFE, SFL, SFZ). 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 Platform/Chassis (SFD, SFE, SFL, SFZ). 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 Platform/Chassis (SFD, SFE, SFL, SFZ) – 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 Platform/Chassis (SFD, SFE, SFL, SFZ). 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 Platform/Chassis (SFD, SFE, SFL, SFZ). 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 Platform/Chassis (SFD, SFE, SFL, SFZ). 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 Platform 2015 2.0 TDI by yourself
    Remove the protective cover of the door.
    Replacement: door lock – VW TRANSPORTER VI Platform/Chassis (SFD, SFE, SFL, SFZ). 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 Platform/Chassis (SFD, SFE, SFL, SFZ). 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 Platform/Chassis (SFD, SFE, SFL, SFZ). 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 Platform/Chassis (SFD, SFE, SFL, SFZ). To avoid damaging the part during installation, do not use excessive force.
  34. Step 34
    Changing Door Lock on VW Transporter VI Platform / Chassis (SFD, SFE, SFL, SFZ) 2.0 TDI 4motion 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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