| Removing and installing cover cap, for
lock cylinder |
 Note
- When removing lock cylinder cover cap, the screwdriver should
not be turned and the screwdriver should not be used as a lever.
- The lock cylinder and cover cap for lock cylinder are only
installed on the driver side
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Pull door handle off door. |
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Push a small screwdriver -3- slightly
-arrow a- into opening on underside of lock
cylinder cover cap. |
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Pull lock cylinder housing cover cap -1-,
together with small screwdriver, off door lightly from underside
-arrow b-. |
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Push cap upwards off lock cylinder. |
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Pull door handle -1- off door. |
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Push lock cylinder cover cap -2- at a
slight angle from above -arrow a- onto lock
cylinder. |
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Push lock cylinder cover cap -2- onto
door -arrow b- until cover cap engages in
lock cylinder. |
Questions & answers
Removing and installing cover cap, for lock cylinder — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 door handle lock cylinder cover?
Do not turn or lever the screwdriver — the cover is clipped on. Press gently with the tool behind the cap to release the clip and pull the cover off.
Can I damage the Golf Mk7 door handle by removing the lock cover incorrectly?
Yes. Using the screwdriver as a lever or turning it can scratch or crack the door handle. Follow the specific technique in the manual.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Note
The cover cap is installed when no lock cylinder is fitted.
Removing
Special tools and workshop equipment
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