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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002JETTA GLS SEDAN (9M2) L4-2.0L (AVH)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSDOOR LOCKSDOOR LOCK CYLINDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS Sedan (9M2) L4-2.0L (AVH)
Door Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS Sedan (9M2) L4-2.0L (AVH)SECTION Service and Repair
Lock Cylinder Housing, Removing And Installing
Removing
- Pry out cap - 3 -.
- Pull door handle - 1 - and hold in this position. Remove bolt - 3 - using torque wrench T10011 (socket wrench T10072 introduced as running change) until stop. Lock cylinder housing is loosened by doing so.
NOTE: If bolt has been loosened too far, this may cause lock mechanism ring to loosen from mounting bracket and fall into door.
- Remove lock cylinder housing - 2 - at right angle to door from door handle mounting bracket.
Installing
- Insert lock cylinder housing at right angle into door handle mounting bracket.
- Now screw in bolt into mounting bracket using torque wrench.
Door handle engages again into lock cylinder housing with a very audible click.
NOTE: During installation, door handle and lock cylinder housing must be pressed onto door plate.
- Then, perform in reverse order of removal.
- Then a function test must be performed, since door cannot be opened if adjustment and clips of Bowden cable are not correct.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.