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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D WAGON, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 105 (FRONT DOORS, CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM (SEDAN))57 FRONT DOORS, CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEMDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONCOMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - CENTRAL LOCKING COMPONENTS
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans

Component Location Overview - Central Locking Components

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION Component Location Overview - Central Locking Components
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Fig 1: Central Locking Component Overview
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  1. Connector Station
    • Installed location: left A-pillar
    • Loosen the boot on the pillar to disconnect the connector
  2. Front Passenger Door Control Module -J387-
    • Integrated inside the Front Passenger Window Regulator Motor -V148-
    • Removing and installing, refer to FRONT DOOR WINDOW .
  3. Front Passenger Door Lock
    • The door lock is attached to the door inner panel.
    • The power central locking system is integrated in door lock.
    • Removing and installing, refer to DOOR LOCK .
  4. Connector Station
    • Installed location: right B-pillar
    • Loosen the boot on the pillar to disconnect the connector
  5. Right Rear Door Control Module -J389-
    • Integrated inside the Right Rear Window Regulator Motor -V27-
    • Removing and installing, refer to FRONT DOOR WINDOW .
  6. Right Rear Door Lock
    • The door lock is attached to the door inner panel.
    • The power central locking system is integrated in door lock.
    • Removing and installing, refer to DOOR LOCK .
  7. Fuel Filler Door Unlock Motor -V155-
  8. Rear Lid Lock
    • Installed location: on the rear lid
    • Removing and installing, refer to REAR LID LATCH .
  9. Release Button In Rear Lid Handle -E234-
  10. Left Rear Door Lock
    • The door lock is attached to the door inner panel.
    • The power central locking system is integrated in door lock.
    • Removing and installing, refer to DOOR LOCK .
  11. Left Rear Door Control Module -J388-
    • Integrated inside the Left Rear Window Regulator Motor -V26-
    • Removing and installing, refer to FRONT DOOR WINDOW .
  12. Driver Side Door Lock
    • The door lock is attached to the door inner panel.
    • The power central locking system is integrated in door lock.
    • Removing and installing, refer to DOOR LOCK .
  13. Connector Station
    • Installed location: left B-pillar
    • Loosen the boot on the pillar to disconnect the connector
  14. Driver Door Control Module -J386-
    • Integrated inside the Driver Window Regulator Motor -V147-
    • Removing and installing, refer to FRONT DOOR WINDOW .
  15. Driver Side Window Regulator Switch Module
  16. Connector Station
    • Installed location: right A-pillar
    • Loosen the boot on the pillar to disconnect the connector
  17. Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
    • Installed location: under the instrument panel on the driver side; clipped to the relay panel
    • Removing and installing, refer to Removal and Installation /
  18. Alarm Horn -H12-
  19. Engine Hood Contact Switch -F266-
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