Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing the door lock   Note The door lock can only be removed together with the assembly carrier. Removing –  Removing the lock cylinder housing → Chapter.

–  Unclip clip -1- from the door handle -2-. –  Remove assembly carrier → Chapter.

–  Separate boot -1- from pillar A and disconnect the electrical plug connections located behind it.

–  Release screws -1-. –  Loosen cable harness and remove from door.

–  Unclip catch peg -1- from holder -2- using a screwdriver and remove door lock -3- from its holder.

–  Unclip locking rod -1-. To do so turn the door lock in the -direction of the arrow-. –  Unclip control cable -2-. –  Rotate the control cable nipple 90° and remove from lug. Install

–  Pull out the control lever -1- in -the direction of the arrow-. –  Using a screwdriver expand the spring fitted to the door lock -2- in -the direction of the arrow- and hook the control lever to the spring.   Note The lock is blocked once the control lever is hooked on. This prevents the Bowden cable from being “incorrectly” clipped at a later stage. Further installation occurs in reverse order. Pay attention to the following:   Note Perform a functional check because the door cannot be opened if the adjustment is not accurate and the Bowden wire is not clipped on correctly.

Tightening torque

Component	Tightening torques
Door lock to door	→ Chapter, pos. 5