GTI L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY) (2007)
Rear Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Housing, Removing and Installing
Housing, Removing And Installing
NOTE: Removing and installing is described only for the right housing. Removing and installing the left housing is derived accordingly from this.
Removing
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Pry out cover cap in front of bolt - 1 -.
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Pull door handle - 2 - in - direction of arrow - and turn screw - 1 - with socket wrench T 10072 until housing - 3 - can be removed.
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Remove housing - 3 - at right angle to door from door handle bearing bracket.
Installing
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Insert housing - 2 - at right angle into door handle mounting bracket.
Door handle - 1 - must make contact only lightly at door plate.
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Now screw in the bolt - 3 - into bearing bracket using socket wrench T 10072.
Door handle engages again into lock cylinder housing with a very audible click.
NOTE: During installation, housing must be pressed onto door plate. The door handle rests only lightly against the door panel.
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Then, continue in reverse order of removal.
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Then a function test must be performed with door open, since the door cannot be opened if hood release cable is not correctly adjustment or
clipped in.